This document specifies the requirements, marking and packaging of arc flash protective clothing for electrical work and related workplaces; describes test methods. This document is applicable to protective clothing, that is used to protect against arc flash instant energy and thermal injury, in electrical operations and related workplaces. This document does not apply to insulating protective clothing, electromagnetic protective clothing, shielding clothing for live work in electrical work and related places. This document does not include personal arc flash protection supplies, such as arc protection masks, arc protection hoods, arc protection gloves, arc protection shoe covers.
