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NFPA 70E RequirementsThe National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) published the latest edition of the NFPA 70E Standard (Standard for Electrical SafetyRequirements for Employee Workplaces) in 2009. The revised version requires employees to wear flame resistant (FR) protectiveclothing that meets the requirements of ASTM F1506 wherever there is possible exposure to an electric arc flash. It requires employersto perform a flash hazard analysis to determine the flash protection boundary distance. The standard is designed to protectemployees working inside these flash protection boundaries by requiring protective clothing for corresponding Hazard/Risk Categorythat has an arc thermal performance value (ATPV) of at least the value listed in the “Protective Clothing Characteristics” section ofthe standard (see table above). The vast majority of major companies in the U.S. have some employees who work on or near energizedelectrical conductors or circuit parts. In addition, the Department of Energy has required that federal and contractor employeescomply with NFPA 70E and the 2002 National Electric Code (NEC) references the NFPA 70E standard. Finally, OSHA considers theNFPA 70E standard a “recognized industry practice.”When incident energy exceeds 40 cal/cm2 at the working distance, greater emphasis than normal should be placed on deenergizingbefore working on or near the exposed electrical conductors or circuit parts.From Clothing to Insulated Tools to ARC Suppression Blankets we haveeverything you need to meet the NFPA 70E Standard and OSHA 291910.269 Regulations. The NFPA 70E Standard and OSHA Regulationshave been established to protect workers from electrical shock andarc flash hazards. For example, the NFPA 70E Standard specifies areasin which arc flash protection is required for workers. All personnelwithin the defined boundaries must wear specified protectiveequipment, even on circuits as low as 50 volts. The NFPA 70E Standardand OSHA Regulations MUST be met, and OEL has made it easy andaffordable for you to meet and exceed them.OEL is Protecting the American WorkerProtective Clothing CharacteristicsTable 130.7 (C) (11) NFPA 70EColorHazard RiskCategory(HRC)DescriptionMin ATPV or EBTRating of PPE1 FR Shirt and Pants/4 cal/cm2Coverall (1)(16.74 J/cm2)Cotton Underwear Plus FROrange 2Shirt and FR Pants/8 cal/cm2Coverall (1 or 2)(33.47 J/cm2)Green 3Navy Blue 4Cotton Underwear Plus FRShirt and FR Pants Plus FRCoverall (2 or 3)Cotton Underwear Plus FRShirt and FR Pants PlusDouble Layer Switching Coatand Pants (Minimum 3)25 cal cm2(104.6 J/cm2)40 cal/cm2(167.36 J/cm2)www.oelsales.com 1-800-818-22442

Hat and Hood KitOEL’s ARC Flash Hat and Hood Kit10 cal/cm2The AFW 040 -Hat and Hood Kit make your Personal Protective Equipment purchasing even easier.This convenient kit contains an AFW 032 High Performance Shield Kit, a 11 cal/cm2 ATPV rated AFW021 Hood, safety glasses and an AFW 029 Bag.The AFW 032 High Performance Shield Kit has an ATPV rating of 10 cal/cm2. The lens provides a7.5” x 20” viewing area with an extra light tint.The AFW 040 is an ideal kit to use with a HRC 2 uniform program or with 8 cal/cm2 to 12 cal/cm2ATPV rated coveralls and jackets.Cat. No.AFW 04010 cal/cm2DescriptionKits include High Performance Shield Kit (Head Gear,Hard Hat, Chin Guard, Shield and Hardware) as wellas the AFW 021 11cal/cm2 Hood, Safety Glasses andShield bag(Higher rating hoods can be substituted)All ARC Flash Wear hoodsare resistant to fogging.www.oelsales.com 4 1-800-818-2244

OEL’s CrossVent Arc Flash HoodNew lightweight dual fan system creates greaterair movement with less neck fatigue!CrossVenthood withgreaterairflow!The NEW CrossVent Arc Flash Hood offered by OEL usestwo 9-volt batteries and the fans are attached with FR hookand loop for ease of removal.The innovative CrossVent Arc Flash Hood provides a gentleand quiet breeze that keeps the worker cool and decreaseshazardous effects of lens fogging. The hood is engineeredto prevent neck fatigue with its lightweight dual fan systemdesign.Note: CrossVent hoods with internal fans are not NOISH approved andare not intended to be used as a respirator. The fan is intended to provideadditional comfort for the user.CrossVent Arc Flash Hood FeaturesRemovable fansOverviewThe hood is designed with removable internal fans to keep youcool and to decrease lens fogging.BenefitReduces heat stress by allowing air to circulate for a cooler, morecomfortable work atmosphere.ProtectionLevel 2 - Level 4Model #AFW25FANAFW40FANAFW65FANIndura Ultra Soft®, Internal Fans (Arc Rating = 25 cal/cm²)Indura Ultra Soft®, Internal Fans (Arc Rating = 40 cal/cm²)Nomex®/Kevlar®, Internal Fans (Arc Rating = 65 cal/cm²)www.oelsales.com 1-800-818-2244OEL Worldwide Industries www.oelsales.com 800.818.2244

WarningsIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR PPEARC PROTECTION CLOTHING REQUIREMENTSOSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 (l)(6)(iii) “The employer shallensure that each employee who is exposed to the hazardsof flames or electric arcs does not wear clothing that,when exposed to flames or electric arcs, could increasethe extent of injury that would be sustained by theemployee.”Clothing made from acetate, nylon, polyester and rayoneither pure or blended should not be worn when workingin hazardous environments. (see videos showing thishazard at www.oelsales.com)Clothing made from 100% cotton or wool must bedetermined acceptable for the conditions the workerwill be exposed to. Clothing made from flame-resistantmaterials, that meet current ASTM F1506, is acceptable.ASTM F1506 details the specifications of a textile to beused by an electrical worker as a means of electrical arcprotection. A garment must include a label, which statesthe following information: Tracking I.D. Code, Meets ASTMF1506, Manufacturer’s name, Care Instructions & FiberContent, Size, and “Arc Rating” - ATPV or EBT.ASTM F2178 is the test method used to measure arc ratedproducts intended to protect the face of workers exposedto electrical arcs.ALWAYS PERFORM A HAZZARD ASSESSMENTThe NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safetyin the Workplace requires employers toperform an Electrical Arc Hazard Assessment.Each situation is unique and needs tobe evaluated on its own merits. ASTMF1959 details the standardized test thatmust be used to determine the thermalprotective value of textiles in an electric arcapplication.Clothing selected for a particular applicationshall have an arc thermal performance valueof (EBT or ATPV) higher than the potentialhazard to prevent the onset of 2nd degreeburns.VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR:Reviewing our up to date Tool CatalogReviewing our new ARC Flash Clothing CatalogWitnessing our stunning ARC Flash VideosReading up on the latest OSHA rules andregulationswww.oelsales.comDANGERS OF ARC FLASHEven relatively low voltages can be fatal. For example,electrical shocks produced from common 60 hz AC powerpassing from hand to foot for a duration of one second canhave the following effects:Effects of Electrical ShockCurrentEffects1-3Milliamps3+Milliamps10+Milliamps30+Milliamps60+Milliamps4+Amps5+AmpsTingling SensationShock (pain)Muscular Contractions (can’t let go)Respiratory Paralysis (may be fatal)Ventricular Fibrillation (usually fatal)Heart Paralysis (fatal)Tissue Burning (fatal, vital organsdestroyed)www.oelsales.com 6 1-800-818-2244

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Protection CoatsOEL’s ARC Flash Protection Coats8 - 40 cal/cm28 cal/cm2 to 40 cal/cm2* ATPV ratings8 cal/cm2 to 40 cal/cm2* coats are made from arc flashresistant, Indura Ultra Soft®Sewn with Nomex® thread50” longNomex® wristlets.Expansion back for added comfortDual stage front closure with high temperature plastic zipperon the 31 - 55 cal/cm2* coatsFR hook & pile storm flapCoats are intended to be used with ARC FLASH Wear HoodsMeets current AFWSTM F1506 and NFPA 70E standards.Sizes M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL available from stock.Other sizes available by special orderCat. No.AFW 080-C-(size)AFW 017-C-(size)AFW 085-C-(size)AFW 019-C-(size)Description8 cal/cm2, orange, Indura Ultra Soft12 cal/cm2, orange, Indura Ultra Soft25 cal/cm2, green, Indura Ultra Soft40 cal/cm2, blue, Indura Ultra Soft*IMPORTANT: NFPA 70Edoes not have a HazardRisk Category above40 cal/cm2. Workingon levels above 40 cal/cm2 should be avoidedbecause of the blasthazards caused by arcflash.www.oelsales.com 17 1-800-818-2244

Insulating Rubber GlovesOEL’S INSULATING RUBBER GLOVESOEL’s Industrial 100% Natural Rubber Insulating Glovesrepresent a major innovation in gloves for electricalprotection• Manufactured using a proprietary natural rubber latexprocess in our ISO 9001-02 and ISO 14001 world classmanufacturing facility• Compliant with OSHA 1910.137, OSHA 1910.268, NFPA70E and exceeds the ASTM D120 and European EN60903standards• Anatomically shaped and chlorinated for maximumcomfort, our rolled cuff gloves are available in Orange orBlack in Lengths of 11” and 14” for Class 00 + 0 and both14” and 16” forClass 1+ 2. Refer to the ASTM chart to select the correctclass glove for your application.Insulated Rubber Gloves11” Length 14” Length 16” LengthClass 00 AFW IRG-00-11-(size) AFW IRG-00-14-(size) n/aClass 0 AFW IRG-0-11-(size) AFW IRG-0-14-(size) n/aClass 1 n/a AFW IRG-1-14-(size) AFW IRG-1-16-(size)Class 2 n/a AFW IRG-2-14-(size) AFW IRG-2-16-(size)Sizes:CL00 and 00-2, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12CL2 - 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12Use the ASTM Labeling chart todetermine the appropriate level ofprotection for your applications orcall OEL for answers to your productquestions.ASTM Labeling ChartClassColorProof-testVoltageAC/DCMax. useVoltageAC/DC00 2,500/10,000 500Beige0 5,000/20,000 1,000Red1 10,000 /40,000 7,500White2 20,000/50,000 17,000YellowInsulatingRubberGlove Labelwww.oelsales.com 18 1-800-818-2244

The costs of running the PPF as an organisation arecontrolled by the management of the PPF workingclosely with the Department for Work and Pensions(DWP). We agree an operating budget with DWPand formally review our performance against thatbudget at least quarterly. We draw down fundsfrom the DWP, usually on a quarterly basis, againstan agreed expenditure forecast in order to pay staff,service providers and other suppliers.The DWP have two sources of funds out of whichthey pay us this money. The money they pay tofund expenditure on our PPF functions is fundedby a levy which DWP raise on PPF eligible pensionschemes, called the PPF Administration Levy.Expenditure on our FAS functions comes fromgeneral taxation. We work particularly hard to makesure we keep our expenditures on PPF and FASfunctions separate so that we can make sure thereis no confusion of levy payer and tax payer funds.The PPF operates a system of delegations ofauthority from the Chief Executive to directorsand other managers responsible for managingbudgets to ensure we have close control overrecruitment, procurement and other expenditurecommitments. Directors and managers receivemonthly reports comparing their actual costs tobudget so that, for example, early action can betaken to avoid overspending.The PPF’s payment practice is to pay our supplierswithin 30 days and we abide by these terms. It isour policy to agree alternative settlement termsfor small and medium sized enterprises. As at 31March 2010, the proportion of amounts owed tosuppliers in relation to invoices paid during the2009/10 financial year, expressed as a number ofdays, is 33/365 days.During 2009/10, we spent £30 million runningthe organisation against a budget of £33 million,including expenditure on FAS from the date wewere appointed its scheme manager.One important measure of our efficiency is theaverage administration cost per PPF member,by which we mean all the members of schemesin PPF assessment periods, and all the members(both deferred and in-payment) who havetransferred into the PPF. This average cost permember fell from £122 in 2008/09 to £100 in2009/10.PPF Annual Report 2009/10 Paying the right people the right amount at the right time 23

Protection Equipment KitsOEL’S PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT KITS55 Cal PPE Kit55 cal/cm2 hrc 4Jacket, Indura® Ultra Soft®AFW 016-J-(size)Bib Overall Indura® Ultra Soft®AFW 016-BO-(size)ARC Flash Protection Hood AFW 016Hard hatClass 2 Rubber Glovessee pg.14 chartCover Protector Glovessee pg.14 chartGlove BagGear Bag AFW 030COMPLETE KIT with glovesCOMPLETE KITsee pg.14 chartsee pg.14 chart24www.oelsales.com 1-800-818-2244

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