ASTM F887-18 Published
The newest version of ASTM F887-18 for Fall Protection was recently published and is now available for purchase.A few updates were made relevant to Section 22 on Electric Arc Performance:Harness…
Arc Rated Rubber Gloves and Protector Gloves Coming Soon Via ASTM and IEC
ASTM F18 voted by 92% to allow testing of ASTM D120 and ASTM F696 gloves for arc ratings. Many had been tested, but few manufacturers would label the gloves because…
NFPA 70E-2018 Conformity Assessment–What Does it Mean?
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace made a change in 2018 that directly affects PPE and how conformity may be determined.The mandatory requirement is a little different from the…
IEC 61482-1-1 Update: What is “ELIM” in Arc Testing?
In May of 2019, a new version of IEC 61482-1-1 (2.0) is expected be published. It will include a new, more conservative, type of arc rating for materials called the…
Flame Resistant, Flame Retardants, Rated Materials and Garments: What’s the Difference?
In terms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), what is the difference between Flame Resistance, Flame Retardants and “Rated” materials and garments? These are words commonly seen in the industrial AR…
What’s New in 2017?
2016 brought a lot of activity for the technical committees that develop FR and AR industry standards. The staff at ArcWear is proud to participate on technical committees for standard…
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