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• Top layer – 1260 Shoftshell jacket CL3 with a pair of 6362 work trousers, plus a 9068 beanie, a 9069 multi- purpose neck/head warmer and 9262 wool socks.


WHAT IS A CALORIE IN THE CONTEXT OF PPE? In PPE terms, Calories are used to define the


protection level of a fabric an item of clothing or the system of materials/garments.


When an electric arc is triggered, different types of energy and risk factors are created, such as arc power, arc energy and incident energy, all of which are measured in Calories. This is why calories per square centimetre (cal/cm²) has become the unit used to measure a fabric or garment’s level of protection.


WHAT SORT OF ELECTRIC ARC RISKS DO


ELECTRICIANS HAVE TO DEAL WITH? Arcs due to electrical faults can cause severe injuries and damage such as thermal injury, serious burns, electric shock, noise, UV emissions, pressure and shrapnel, as well as toxic exposure and the impact of physical and mental shock.


WHAT SORT OF BURN INJURIES CAN OCCUR? A burn to the skin or other tissue caused by heat or hot


substances in a solid, liquid or gaseous state. They can cause tissue damage to various degrees, depending on the nature, intensity and duration of the damage. Burns are classified into four types:


A First-degree burn results in damage to the epidermis (outermost layer of the skin), which normally heals in a couple of days.


A Second-degree burn damages the dermis (thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis), usually causing skin blisters and major inflammation.


A Third-degree burn causes total damage to skin/ tissue and is characterised by hard, white skin


resembling parchment. In a full-thickness skin injury, sensory receptors in the tissue are damaged, meaning no pain will be felt in the damaged area.


A Fourth-degree burn extends through the entire skin into underlying fat, muscle and bone and, as a result, the skin is black and charred with dead tissue.


The injury area is defined as the total body surface area (TBSA) percentage, which expresses the size of the burn as a percentage of total body area. For instance an arm is approximately 9%, and a leg 18%.


ENSURE YOUR WHOLE OUTFIT OFFERS


PROPER PROTECTION Based on independent tests and reports coupled with our years of experience, we recommend that you should never wear garments that offer total protection of less than 11 calories/cm² if you are going to work in or near a high-risk environment.


This calorie level does not in any way provide total protection, far from it, but should be seen as a minimum level. Different jobs require different levels of protection, and the higher the calorie level your clothes (or outfit) have, the better protection you get. Be sure you know the risk level before you enter a specific risk environment, and wear appropriate clothing.


WEAR LAYERS TO INCREASE YOUR


PROTECTION. One of the best ways to improve your level of protection is to wear layers – base-, mid- and top- layers. A fundamental requirement is of course that all the garments are certified and flame retardant.


The main benefit of wearing layers is that the air gap formed between different garments provides increased protection. There is no general rating for how much increased protection the air gap between layers provides. However, we have conducted a number of tests that show that the air gap increases protection by more than 5 cal/cm².


The calorie level of the extra protection depends on a variety of factors, such as fabric structure, thickness and construction – and for a precise value, combined tests on each layer must be performed. What we know for certain, is that wearing multiple layers improves the protection rating. It’s therefore best to think of the air gap between each layer as extra protection that improves your chances of avoiding burns in the event of an accident”.


UNDERSTAND THE RISKS – CHOOSE THE RIGHT


LEVEL OF EFFECTIVE PROTECTION Working in high-risk environments involves, as the name implies, high-risk levels.


Arcs due to electrical faults can cause severe injuries and damage. So, it’s vital that you choose the right protective wear to ensure your safety and wellbeing on site.


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