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    The document outlines personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for different hazard/risk categories. Category 0 requires untreated natural fiber clothing, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves. Category 1 requires arc-rated clothing with a minimum 4 cal/cm2 rating, a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves and work shoes. Category 2 requires arc-rated clothing with a minimum 8 cal/cm2 rating, a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves and work shoes. Categories 3 and 4 require arc-rated shirts, pants, coveralls, suit jackets, suit pants, hoods and gloves as well as hard hats, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

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    The document outlines personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for different hazard/risk categories. Category 0 requires untreated natural fiber clothing, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves. Category 1 requires arc-rated clothing with a minimum 4 cal/cm2 rating, a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves and work shoes. Category 2 requires arc-rated clothing with a minimum 8 cal/cm2 rating, a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves and work shoes. Categories 3 and 4 require arc-rated shirts, pants, coveralls, suit jackets, suit pants, hoods and gloves as well as hard hats, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

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    PPE Guidelines

    Uploaded by

    Matthew Washington
    The document outlines personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for different hazard/risk categories. Category 0 requires untreated natural fiber clothing, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves. Category 1 requires arc-rated clothing with a minimum 4 cal/cm2 rating, a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves and work shoes. Category 2 requires arc-rated clothing with a minimum 8 cal/cm2 rating, a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves and work shoes. Categories 3 and 4 require arc-rated shirts, pants, coveralls, suit jackets, suit pants, hoods and gloves as well as hard hats, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

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    PPE REQUIRED FOR VARIOUS HAZARD CATEGORY

    HAZARD/ RISK CATEGORY 0:



    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    Non melting or untreated natural fiber (i.e.,
    untreated cotton, wool, rayon, or silk, or blends of
    these materials) with a fabric weight at least 4.5
    oz/yd
    2
    :
    Shirt (long sleeve)
    Pants (long)

    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

    Safety glasses or safety goggles
    Hearing protection (ear canal inserts)
    Heavy duty leather gloves

    HAZARD/ RISK CATEGORY 1:

    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

    Arc rated clothing, minimum arc rating of 4 cal/
    cm2
    Arc rated long-sleeve shirt and pants or arc rated
    coverall
    Arc rated face shield or arc flash suit hood


    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

    Hard hat
    Safety glasses or safety goggles
    Hearing protection (ear canal inserts)
    Heavy duty leather gloves
    Leather work shoes

    HAZARD/ RISK CATEGORY 2:

    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

    Arc rated clothing, minimum arc rating of 8 cal/
    cm2
    Arc rated long-sleeve shirt and pants or arc
    rated coverall
    Arc-rated arc flash suit hood; or Arc rated face
    shield

    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

    Hard hat
    Safety glasses or safety goggles
    Hearing protection (ear canal inserts)
    Heavy duty leather gloves
    Leather work shoes
    HAZARD/ RISK CATEGORY 3 & 4:

    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

    Arc rated long-sleeve shirt
    Arc rated pants
    Arc rated coverall
    Arc rated arc flash suit jacket
    Arc rated arc flash suit pants
    Arc rated arc flash suit hood
    Arc rated gloves

    Protective equipment:

    Hard hat
    Safety glasses or safety goggles
    Hearing protection (ear canal inserts)
    Leather work shoes

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