Kevlar glove ratings on arc flash?

[hockeyoligist2]

My company is planning to order all of us in maintenance some Kevlar gloves and arm protectors. We have a lot of cut and scrape injuries, mostly the mechanics. I have thin skin on my hands and arms from too much sun, I cut and bruise with the slightest touch, so I would welcome them. I've been trying to do a Google search without any luck on the arc flash ratings of Kevlar. The most info that I have found was from Wikipedia:

"Thermal properties

Kevlar maintains its strength and resilience down to cryogenic temperatures (−196 ?C); in fact, it is slightly stronger at low temperatures. At higher temperatures the tensile strength is immediately reduced by about 10?20%, and after some hours the strength progressively reduces further. For example at 160 ?C (320 ?F) about 10% reduction in strength occurs after 500 hours. At 260 ?C (500 ?F) 50% strength reduction occurs after 70 hours.[15] "

Anyone know? Is their a specific brand that is rated for arc flash? They haven't ordered them yet, so I'm hoping to find a brand that is Arc flash compliant.

 

[WorkSafe]

You do know your electricians would need rubber gloves and a pair of leathers? These two alone will help against abrasions and lacerations. The gloves will also have to be put on a inspection/testing program.

Take a look at OSHA 1910.137 and NFPA 70E.

 

[zog]

Anyone know? Is their a specific brand that is rated for arc flash? They haven't ordered them yet, so I'm hoping to find a brand that is Arc flash compliant.

There are arc rated gloves on the market but they are hard to work in and are usually mis-applied anyways. Testing has shown very high levels of arc flash protection from rubber gloves with leather protectors, just use those, that meets the 70E requirements.