BS EN 61482-2:2020 pdf free.Live working – Protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc.Requirements.
BS EN 61482-2 This part of IEC 61482 is applicable to protective clothing used in work where there is the risk of exposure to an electric arc hazard.This document specifies requirements and test methods applicable to materials and garments for protective clothing for electrical workers against the thermal hazards of an electric arc.Electric shock hazard is not covered by this document, which is applicable in combination with standards covering such hazards. Other effects than the thermal effects of an electric arc like noise, light emissions, pressure rise，hot oil, electric shock， the consequences of physical and mental shock or toxic influences are not covered by this document.Protection of eyes, face, head, hands and feet against electric arc hazard is not covered by this document. NOTE Requirements and tests to cover electric arc hazards to these parts of the body are under development. Protective clothing for work intentionally using an electric arc, e.g. arc welding, plasma torch, is not covered by this document.Garments protecting the upper part of the body shall have sleeves which extend to provide full
coverage to the wrists and shall provide coverage up to the neck. Garments protecting the lower part of the body shall provide full coverage from the waist to the ankles.Closures of the garment shall be designed in a way that the opening function is still present after being exposed to an arc when tested according to 5.2.5. Accessories (e.g. labels, badges, retro-reflective material) and closures used in garment construction shall not contribute to the severity of the injuries to the wearer in the event of an electric arc and related thermal exposure when the clothing is tested according to the garment test in 5.4. Separation of the closure shall not occur.Sewing thread utilized in the construction of garments shall be made of an inherently flame-
resistant fibre and shall not melt when tested according to 5.2. 5. Threads in seams that have no influence on protection, e.g. hems, pocket seams, need not be flame resistant.No uncovered outside metal parts shall be permitted in the clothing. Hardware penetrating the outer material of the garment shall not be exposed to the innermost surface of the garment.All exposed parts of a garment shall be made of arc thermal protection materials. In case different materials are used for the front and back of the garment, the exact information shall be given in the instructions for use where the weakest area is located (e.g. by means of a drawing of the garment including dimensions and warning indication).BS EN 61482-2 pdf downlaod.