Standards and Test Methods

Standards and Test Methods

  1. Arc Flash
  2. Flash Fire
  3. Hi-Visibility

Arc Flash Standards & Test Methods

NFPA 70E

Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

OSHA 1910.269

The Operation and Maintenance of Electric Power Generation, Control, Transformation, Transmission and Distribution Lines and Equipment.

ASTM F1506

Standard Performance Specification for Textile Material for Wearing Apparel for Use by Electrical Workers Exposed to Momentary Electric Arc and Related Thermal Hazards

ASTM F1891

Standard Specification for Arc Resistant Rainwear

ASTM F1958

Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitability for Clothing by Electric Arc Exposure Using a Manikin

ASTM F1959

Standard Test Method for Determining Arc Thermal Performance (Value) of Textile Materials for Clothing by Electric Arc and Related Thermal Hazards

NESC

National Electrical Safety Code

CSA Z462

Canadian Standards Association Standard for Workplace Electrical Safety

FR – Flash Fire Standards & Test Methods

NFPA 2112

Standard on Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection of Industrial Personnel against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures from Fire

NFPA 2113

Standard on the Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of Flame Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel against Flash Fire

ASTM F1930

Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Flame Resistant Clothing for Protection against Flash Fire Simulations Using an Instrumented Manikin

ASTM F2733

Standard Specification for Flame Resistant Rainwear for Protection against Flame Hazards

CAN/CGSB-155.20

Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standard for Workwear for Protection against Hydrocarbon Flash Fire and Optionally Steam and Hot Fluids

High Visibility Standards & Test Methods

ANSI 107

American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel

CSA Z96

Canadian Standards Association Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel