Standards Updates: ASTM F2675-22
The ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers has published updates to ASTM F2675-22 Standard Test Method for Determining Arc Ratings of Hand Protective Products Developed and Used for…
Specifying Arc Rated and FR Gloves
What’s new with Arc Rated and Flame Resistant Gloves and what should you consider when specifying them into your PPE Program? The need is increasing for gloves that protect from…
ASTM F2675-19 Published
ASTM F2675 has been revised and published as a 2019 edition with significant updates. All references to ASTM D120 for rubber insulating gloves and ASTM F696 for leather protectors have…
ASTM F1959 or ASTM F2675? Which Test Should Be Used for Gloves?
Question: Should I be Testing FR Gloves for Arc Flash Exposures to ASTM F1959 or ASTM F2675?Answer: Today, gloves should be tested to ASTM F2675. ASTM F2675 is a specific test…
Q&A Series: What are the Retest Requirements for Arc Flash PPE?
Q: What are the retest requirements for arc flash PPE?A: This is a question we get a lot, and we hear it from both manufacturers and end users. Read on to…
Maximizing Arc Rated Gear
Read our article in Incident Prevention Magazine to learn ways to maximize arc rated gear. Selection, application, comfort, and care are discussed, as well as specific PPE products like hoods and gloves.Questions? Contact…