What PPE is required to protect against arc flash for a given task?

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Arc flash can deliver enough heat to cause severe burns in an instant, so protection must cover both skin and eyes with gear rated for the energy you might encounter. The best approach is arc-rated flame-resistant clothing paired with eye/face protection that is also rated for arc flash, and the PPE should be matched to the task’s hazard level. This means you wear flame-resistant outer and base garments with a suitable ATPV rating, along with arc-rated gloves and a face shield or hood plus protective eyewear. Leather gloves alone don’t provide arc-flash protection for the body, and goggles or no PPE leave the body unprotected. Using hazard-rated PPE per task ensures you have the right protection for the anticipated incident energy.