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Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes

A worker who is welding or doing some allied process, during his job could be easily exposed to the heat of el. arc, gas explosion, UV radiation, splashing of molten metal drops and flying chips of metal. Personal protective equipment of every welder is also a heat /flame resistant clothing made from textile. The scope, all requirements on the design and outer materials, and specific safety requirements on welders protective clothing are described in European Standard EN 470-1 which is in use from May 1995. Through better informing of potential users, about the advantages of using this clothing for the employer and the employee, it is expected to achieve faster transfer of new technologies into domestic practice. This work is based on the results of studying of main factors, which influence on the criterion for the design of welders garment and generally offers suggestion in respect of quality improvement. Having in mind all above stated this elaboration desires to provides simpler selection and use of welder garments including wholesome comprehension of relative rules.

personal protective equipment; safety garment; design; directive of eu; standard

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