Where arc flash risk shows up
- Switching and isolation in primary and secondary substations
- Live-line and overhead network work
- Cable jointing, testing and fault location
- Metering, low-voltage distribution and service-position work
What to look for
- An arc rating (ATPV or ELIM, in cal/cm²) at or above the incident energy in your risk assessment
- A box-test class (APC 1 or APC 2) tested to EN IEC 61482-1-2
- Hi-vis colour and class where the work is roadside or on live sites
- Head and face protection, such as arc flash helmets and hoods, for higher-energy tasks
Your risk assessment sets the minimum rating. Tell us the tasks and incident energies and we will specify the garments around them.