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baal  
#1 Posted : 07 June 2019 14:14:49(UTC)
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baal

Hi All,

Can anyone recommend flame retardent overalls (or two piece) suitable for welding activities. No salesman please, I would just like to hear from those who have actually gone through the rigmarole of trying and testing suitable PPE.

Thanks in advance

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DaveDowan  
#2 Posted : 07 June 2019 15:48:02(UTC)
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DaveDowan

Hi These are the standards  EN ISO 11611:2007 and EN ISO 11612

regards Dave
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jmaclaughlin  
#3 Posted : 10 June 2019 11:32:23(UTC)
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jmaclaughlin

This link give you the Network Rail approved PPE for welders from A1 Surface/Bottom edge ignition through to E1/F1 Molten Iron Splash/Contact heat.

https://isslabour.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/PPE-Guide.pdf

You can buy it anywhere doesent have to be Safeaid.

Typical task duration 2/3 hours, Firemans boots, Overalls,Gloves,Visor & Helmet.

Task performed was thermit welds.

You would need better level of PPE for longer continous task durations,

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