ATPV : 8.9 CAT 1 SLICKS TIPS
CAT 2
ATPV : 8.9 CAT 1
CAT 2
What garment CAT rating do you require to keep your employees safe in the workplace?
ATPV : 8.9 CAT 1
CAT 2
ATPV : 8.9 CAT 1
CAT 2
CAT 3
CAT 4
CAT 3
CAT 4
Flame resistant clothing will minimize burn injury and provide the worker a few seconds escape time.
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CAT 3
CAT 4
CAT 3
CAT 4
Canadian Electrical Standards (CSA-Z462) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70E) CAT stands for Hazard Risk Category (measured in ATPV). It indicates the respective hazard/risk category (HRC) associated with each task.
= ATPV between 4-7 cal/cm 2
Arc Thermal Protection Value (ATPV). The higher the arc rating the better the protecion against electric arc
= ATPV between 25-39 cal/cm 2 = ATPV 40 cal/cm 2 or more = ATPV between 8-24 cal/cm 2
Canadian Flash Fire Standard (CGSB 155.20) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 2112)
• Workwear for protection against unplanned exposure to flash fire. • Flame resistant workwear provides a level of protection and reduces the severity of burn injury. • Flame resistant workwear should be worn as the outermost garment.
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