WK72436 - New Specification for Arc Flash Suits and Arc Rated Multi-layer Garments Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and Electric Arcs

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 F1506

Keywords

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.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: F18.65

Committee: F18

Staff Manager: Krista Robbins

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 03-30-2020

Technical Contact: Eduardo Ramirez Bettoni

Item: 001

Ballot: F18.65 (24-01)

Status: Will Reballot Item