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Arc-rated bib overall

Discussion in 'Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)' started by PAult, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. PAult Member

    For HRC-2 is it acceptable to use 8cal/cm2 bib overall and an 8cal/cm2 long sleeve shirt?

    Not sure if bib overall and shirt are an acceptable combination since it is not shown in NFPA 70E 2009.

    Thanks
    PAult, Jul 24, 2009
    #1

  2. acobb Well-Known Member

    While ratings are not necessarily additive, I think we could say 8+8= more than 8.
    acobb, Jul 24, 2009
    #2

  3. Zog Well-Known Member

    As long as the entire body has 8 cal coverage I would say yes.
    Zog, Jul 24, 2009
    #3

  4. 70E Arc Protection New Member

    I have been in the FR clothing industry for 10 years. I have not seen that combo much for level 2 protection but it would work. I think one reason I haven't seen a bib and shirt for 70E application before is because most bibs have metal buckles on the straps. I do know you can find them with melamine buckles now. Let me know if you need help, www.70earcprotection.com.
    70E Arc Protection, Jul 25, 2009
    #4

  5. PAult Member

    Thanks for all the info. I was not sure this combination would be ok since bib overalls are normally loose fitting and hot material may have a chance get into bibs.
    PAult, Jul 27, 2009
    #5

  6. jedstump New Member

    jedstump, Jul 29, 2009
    #6

  7. GP_arc_Flash_MaN New Member

    Any reason you chose to wear the long sleeve shirt with the bib-overalls instead of the 8 cal/cm2 Coveralls?
    GP_arc_Flash_MaN, Sep 13, 2010
    #7

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