Document ID (ISN) | 106148 |
CIS number |
07-190 |
ISBN(s) |
3-9807576-2-5 (de); 3-9807576-3-3 (en); 3-9807576-4-1 (es) |
Year |
2006 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
International Social Security Association (ISSA) |
Title |
Guidelines for the selection of personal protective clothing when exposed to thee thermal effects of an electric arc |
Original title |
Leitlinie für die Auswahl von persönlicher Schutzausrüstung gegen thermische Auswirkungen durch einen Störlichtbogen [in German] Guía para la selección de equipamiento de protección personal contra los efectos térmicos del arco eléctrico [in Spanish] |
Bibliographic information |
International Section of the ISSA on Prevention of Occupational Risks due to Electricity - Gas - Long-Distance Heating - Water, c/o Berufsgenossenschaft der Feinmechanik und Elektrotechnik, Gustav-Heinemann-Ufer, 50968 Bonn, Germany, [ca 2006]. 64p. Illus. 11 ref. |
Internet access |
http://electricity.prevention.issa.int/product/electricarc_engl.pdf [in English]
http://electricity.prevention.issa.int/product/electricarc_esp.pdf [in Spanish]
http://electricity.prevention.issa.int/product/electricarc_deu.pdf [in German]
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Abstract |
This booklet provides guidance on the selection of personal protective clothing for workers exposed to the thermal effects of electric arcs. Topics addressed: definitions; effects of electric arcs; assessment of materials; calculation of heat stress parameters; electric arc test procedures; classification of arc resistant protective clothing; quality control; recommendations for selection and wear. |
Descriptors (primary) |
protective clothing; ISSA; electrical equipment; electric arc; electricity |
Descriptors (secondary) |
heat load; labelling; safety guides; materials testing; selection of equipment |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | Germany |
Subject(s) |
Electricity
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Broad subject area(s) |
Electrical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Electricity Protective clothing
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