Specification Sheet

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S afety Latest Revision: August 2015
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S heet Forney Industries, Inc.
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Hands protection: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin contact .
EN 12477: Protection gloves for welders
Requirements (EN Levels)
Type A
Type B
Abrasion (Cycles)
2 (500)
1 (100)
Cut (Factor)
1 (1.2)
1 (1.2)
Tear (Newton)
2 (25)
1 (10)
Puncture (Newton)
2 (60)
1 (20)
Burning Behaviour
3
2
Contact
Heat
1
1
Convective Heat
2
-
Small Splashes
3
2
Dexterity
1 (11)
4 (6.5)
Type B gloves are recommended when high dexterity is required as for TIG welding, while type A gloves are
recommended for other welding processes. The contact temp (ºC) is 100 and the threshold time (seconds) >15.
Eyes protection: Welder’s helmet or face shield with colour absorbing lenses . Shield and filter to provide protection from
harmful UV radiation, infra red and molten metal approved to standard EN379. Filter shade to be a minimum of
shade 9.
Skin protection: Heat-resistant protective clothing. Wear safety boots, apron, arm and shoulder protection. Keep
protective clothing clean and dry. Clothing should be selected to suit the level, duration and purpose of the welding activity.
Class 1
Impact of Spatter
15 Drops
Heat Transfer (radiation)
RHTI 24
≥ 7 seconds
Process
Manual welding with light formation of spatter and drops
• Gas Welding
• TIG Welding
• MIG Welding
• Micro plasma welding
• Brazing
• Spot Welding
• MMA Welding (with rutile-covered electrode)
Environmental
Conditions
Operation of machines
• Oxygen cutting machines
• Plasma cutting machines
• Resistance welding machines
• Machines for thermal spraying
• Bench welding
Class 2
Impact of Spatter
25 Drops
Heat Transfer (radiation)
RHTI 24
≥ 16 seconds