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WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FLAME PROTECTION
• We recommend industrial laundry for flame retardant garments fabrics (EN 61482), and the remaining layers must pass a flame
to ensure that full protection is maintained. If there is no test (EN ISO 11612 or EN ISO 14116 Index 3).
industrial laundry available, flame retardant garments must
always be washed according to the washing instructions on the WELDERS
garment.
This group needs garments that are certified and approved
• F lame retardant garments must not be washed with soap according to EN ISO 11611. Garments that comply with this
detergents or fabric softeners and must not be chlorine standard protect the wearer during welding or similar work. This
bleached. Only synthetic detergents may be used to retain the standard demands greater protection against welding sparks.
protective properties. Garments suitable for welding have fewer pockets and functional
details than other garments. Welding clothes are often used in
• Garments with reflective tape should be washed inside out. conjunction with other PPE, e.g. welding apron, helmet and gloves.
GENERAL GUIDANCE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE CLASS OF WELDERS’ CLOTHING
• G arments that are dirty, wet or sweaty provide less flame protec- SELECTION CRITERIA RELATING TO THE SELECTION CRITERIA RELATING TO
tion. PROCESS: THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Manual welding techniques, light Operation of machines, e.g. of:
• A fter a flame retardant garment is exposed to flames, it is ru- formation of spatters and drops, e.g.: • Oxygen cutting machines
ined. Even if the damage is not visible, the fabric is weakened • Gas welding • Plasma cutting machines
and holes will form when it is washed. • Tig welding
• G arments may only be patched using a fabric that at least meets KLASS 1 • Mig welding • Resistance welding machines
the requirements of the standard for the garment. For example,
a garment certified according to EN ISO 11611 may only be • Micro plasma welding • Machines for thermal spraying
patched with a fabric that meets EN ISO 11611 requirements.
• Brazing • Bench welding
• T ransfers and embroideries which are tested against flame
spread may be applied. • Spot welding Operation of machines, e.g. of:
• MMA welding (with rutile-covered
• for high visibility garments (certified according to en 471/en iso
20471), large transfers and embroidery are not permitted as the electrode)
area of fluorescent material must be of a specific size to achieve Manual welding techniques, heavy
the class for which the garment is certified. formation of spatters and drops, e.g.:
• T he reflective tape on our flame retardant garments is flame re- • MMA welding (with basic or • In confined spaces
tardant and approved according to EN ISO 14116, EN 469 and EN cellulosecovered electrode)
471/EN ISO 20471.
• Mag welding • At overhead welding/cutting or in
• A ll the linings in our flame retardant garments are approved ac- (with CO2 or mixed gases) comparable constrained positions
cording to EN ISO 14116.
KLASS 2 • MIG welding (with high current)
• N one of our products contain PBB (polybrominated b iphenyl) or • Self-shielded flux cored arc welding
PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ethers).
(FCAW)
• where flame retardant clothing is concerned, different occupa- • Plasma cutting
tional groups have different needs. • Gouging
• Oxygen cutting
OCCUPATIONS
• Thermal spraying
ELECTRICIANS
OIL INDUSTRIAL WORKERS
This group needs garments certified and approved according to
EN ISO 11612 and electric arc tested according to IEC 61482-2/EN As they often work in an ATEX environment, this group (refinery
61482. Garments that comply with EN ISO 11612 protect the user workers, offshore workers, tanker drivers) must wear garments
from contact with heat and flames. Protective clothing tested certified and approved in accordance with EN ISO 11612 and
according to IEC 61482 protects against the thermal hazards that EN 1149-5. Garments approved in accordance with EN ISO 11612
may occur in electric arc accidents. The test does not assess the protect the user in the event of contact with heat and flames.
effects of other factors, such as noise, light, increased pressure, Garments that comply with EN 1149-5 protect the user against
hot oil, electric shocks, the consequences of physical or mental sudden discharges of electrostatic energy and are worn where
shocks, or toxic substances. An ATPV/EBT value of at least 8 cal/ there is a risk that static sparks may ignite flammable substances,
cm2 is the general guideline. If the risk is higher, we recommend such as gas and oil. The design specification for these garments
that the end user wears several layers of protective clothing, i.e. stipulates that conductive materials, such as metal zips and
flame retardant underwear under the electric arc certified buttons, must be concealed. In addition to certification according
garments or garments in a fabric with a higher arc-rating (higher toEN ISO 11612 and EN 1149-5, standards EN 343 and EN 471/
ATPV or EBT). In both cases, the garments solution should be worn EN ISO 20471 are also important for this group.
with other safety equipment i.e. safety helmet with protective
visor, protective gloves and protective footwear (boots) to ensure RAIL WORKERS
the right level of protection. For this group of professionals, it is
also important to wear the right type of underwear. Shirts, vests This group needs garments certified and approved in accordance
and underpants made of synthetic fibres (polyamide, polyester with EN ISO 11612 and EN 471/EN ISO 20471. Garments approved
and acrylic) that are not flame retardant will melt in response to in accordance with EN ISO 11612 protect the user in the event of
the heat that occurs during an arc accident. Even if the outer contact with heat and flames. Garments approved in accordance
garments are certified to IEC 61482/EN 61482, synthetic with EN 471/EN ISO 20471 make the wearer visible to their
underwear must not be used. The outer layer of an electrician’s surroundings in daylight, at night and in poor weather conditions.
protective clothing must therefore be made from arc-tested Some workers in this group also need garments certified in
accordance with EN ISO 11611. Garments under this standard
protect the user during welding or similar work. The protective
clothing is intended to protect the wearer from small drops of
molten metal, brief contact with flames and UV radiation. This
standard provides greater protection from welding sparks, which is
why these garments have fewer pockets and functional details
than other garments. Please refer to the guide to selecting welders’
clothing under Welders.
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