has been extensively tested and has no negative infl uence on the
protective characteristics of the garment.
n
If you are faced with a situation in which molten metal spatter
comes into contact with your clothing, you must leave the workplace
as soon as possible and remove the clothing. In such case it is not
completely excluded that you suffer burns.
n
This clothing offers only limited protection against spatter of
chemicals. If your clothes should accidentally come into contact with
chemical spatter, make sure that while removing your clothes the
chemicals do not touch your skin. Give the clothing to the person
in charge of its maintenance separately so that no other clothing
comes into contact with the chemical. The person in charge of its
maintenance will take the necessary measures to adequately clean
the clothing or, if necessary, replace it.
n
While wearing these garments in an ATEX environment, do not
attach accessories or equipment to the outside of the garments
unless they fulfi l the ATEX requirements for equipment (Ex materials
and equipment). Make sure to use in this type of environments only
explosion safe equipment. For instance your mobile phone is best
kept outside this zone or at least switched off.
n
For a complete protection you will need to wear additional personal
protective equipment for your hands, feet and face.
n
Garments soiled with fl ammable products will not have the same
protective characteristics. Therefore regular and careful cleaning
and maintenance will ensure the effi ciency of the clothing. Do not
store the garments in solvents, washing solutions, disinfecting or
stain removing products. Do not store the clothing when soiled –
have them cleaned before storage.
n
Damage such as holes or tears will affect the protective properties
of the clothing. Make sure to check your garments regularly
(preferably each time before putting your garments on) for damage
or ageing. If required have them repaired or replaced. Rough
mechanical or chemical action will diminish the functionality and
lifetime of the garments.
n
Possible repairs or adjustments (e.g. attaching badges) must be
carried out by trained personnel and using only the original materials
as specifi ed by the manufacturer at the time of certifi cation and
taking into account the model requirements from the standards used.
n
Applying specifi c fi nishes such as for instance waxes or
fl uorocarbon might infl uence the protective properties of the
clothing.
n
If kneepads are incorporated in the garments, these are only
designed to enhance your comfort and/or the resistance of the
garment – not to protect you against possible specifi c risks for your
knees.
n
While arc welding it is - in practice - not always possible to
completely cover all parts of the equipment under current from
direct contact with the welder. Take that into consideration during
your work.
n
These garments will protect you during a short accidental contact
with the current of an arc welding installation (up to 100 V ac). If
however there is an increased risk for this type of contact, you will
need to foresee additional clothing protecting you against electrical
shock.
n
These garments are not designed to protect you against the mains
voltages, in that case, you need to use other appropriate protective
equipment.
n
If you need to work in oxygen enriched environments, you will
need to consult the safety responsible in your company since
these garments are not suitable for the risk related to this type of
environment.
n
Under no circumstances you should take this type of clothing off
in an explosive atmosphere or while handling fl ammable or explosive
substances.
n
The insulation from electric current will decrease signifi cantly if
the clothing is wet, dirty or impregnated with sweat.
n
The electrostatic properties of the garments can be infl uenced by
use, care, maintenance and possible contamination. Make sure you
evaluate or have evaluated the properties on a regular basis.
n
Clothing worn under these garments (e.g. t-shirt, underwear, ...)
shall not be made of materials that could melt under arc exposures
– this will be the case for garments made of e.g. polyamide, polyester
or acrylic. Consult with the safety responsible in your company in
case of doubt.
n
There are no known cases of allergies to the materials used for
the production of this clothing. The materials used are – according to
the information currently available – not carcinogenic, mutagenic or
toxic to human reproduction.
n
After use, the garments can be recycled using the appropriate
specialised means.
The supplier of the garments is not responsible for damage, in any
form, caused by inappropriate use or abuse.
Sizing (conform EN340:2003)
All sizes indicated on this mannequin are measured on the wearer –
these are not the same as the measurements of the garment.
B
C
A = total length (cm)
B = chest girth (cm) – is indicated for co-
veralls, jackets, coats and vests
C = waist (cm) – is indicated for trousers
Reference
HVFRACH-xn-13 is a general reference for clothing produced
according the described standards. x refers to the type of clothing
(e.g. J is a jacket, T are trousers, C is a coverall) and n is the class
of high visibility clothing as in EN 471. You will also fi nd a specifi c
product reference in the label (for instance RO 68257)
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