Work Item
ASTM WK72436
New Specification for Arc Flash Suits and Arc Rated Multi-layer Garments Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and Electric Arcs
1. Scope
Provide necessary product specifications and testing requirements for arc rated arc flash suits and multi-layer garments that are not adequately covered in ASTM F1506Keywords
arc flash suit:Arc rated:Rationale
The current specification for garments ASTM F1506 does not adequately cover flash suits and multi-layer garments used to protect workers during arc flash accidents. Combining with 1506 would be confusing and complicated. Sub committee agree that 1506 would predominantly cover single layer garments and this new one would cover quilted and multi0layer fabric garments.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 03-30-2020
Technical Contact: Eduardo Ramirez Bettoni
Item: 001
Ballot: F18.65 (24-01)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 001
Ballot: F18 (24-07)
Status: Negative Votes Need Resolution