1、 1 Copyright 2012 IEE. Al rights reserved. Interpretation Section 41. Supply and communications systemsRules for employers Rule 410.A.3.b. General requirements General (2012 Edition, page 262) (3 May 2012) IR568 Question: Is the wording, “clothing or a clothing system” meant to include face protecti
2、on, i.e., flame resistant (FR) face shield, flash suit hood, or FR goggles and FR balaclava when necesary? Can a definition of this term be included in Section 2 of the next edition? Discusion: There are some instances where the employees face would sustain burns from an arc flash, since the face ma
3、y be close enough to the source, so face protection may be needed. However, it has been suggested by some people that the words, “clothing or clothing system” exclude face protection, since one does not normaly wear clothing over the face. This leads them to believe face protection is not required b
4、y Rule 410.A.3.b. Interpretation The wording, “clothing or clothing system” as used in Rule 410.A.3.b. is not intended to include face or eye protection items. The wording in the subject Rule includes normal garments such as shirts, pants, jackets and coverals, whether in single or multiple layers.
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