Heat and flame protective clothing certified according to EN ISO 11612 standard is an essential personal protective equipment (PPE) for professionals exposed to thermal risks in their workplace. These specific garments, such as flame-retardant coveralls, hoods or gaiters, effectively protect the user's head, feet, and body against various types of heat and flame exposure.
What is the EN ISO 11612 standard?
The EN ISO 11612 standard defines the performance requirements for heat and flame protective clothing, which are essential in industrial environments exposed to high temperatures, particularly in metallurgy, foundries, welding, industrial maintenance, and petrochemicals.
The standard applies to high-temperature workwear, offering thermal protection against limited flame spread, convective heat, radiant heat (thermal radiation), contact heat, as well as molten metal splashes such as aluminum or iron.
Flame spread and performance of flame-retardant fabrics
The selection of flame-retardant clothing compliant with the EN ISO 11612 standard is based on the analysis of the specific risks of each workstation. Depending on the intensity and nature of the exposure, different performance levels are assigned, allowing the protection to be adjusted to each professional need.
EN ISO 11612 Performance Coding:
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Heat transmission performance
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Coding letter
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Limited flame spread
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A1 or A1+A2
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Convective heat
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B1 to B3
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Radiant heat
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C1 to C4
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Molten aluminium splash
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D1 to D3
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Molten iron splash
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E1 to E3
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Contact heat
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F1 to F3
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Choosing the right protective equipment against heat and flames
There are three levels of risk exposure, allowing you to define the appropriate coding for your EN ISO 11612 certified protective clothing. It is therefore essential to carry out a professional risk assessment before any purchase or renewal of PPE. This step ensures that the equipment, whether it is a pair of gaiters, a hood, or a workwear set, meets the requirements of the job and provides optimal safety.
Cepovett Safety advice: An EN ISO 11612 standard workwear not only offers better protection against fire and heat, but also improves the comfort and productivity of teams exposed to high temperatures.
The advantages of an EN ISO 11612 certified technical textile
Choosing flame-retardant protective clothing adapted to your activity means benefiting from:
- Increased resistance to flame spread,
- Effective protection against different types of heat (convection, radiation, contact),
- Enhanced safety in case of exposure to molten metal splashes,
- Compliance with the main PPE regulations in France and Europe.
In summary:
Whether you work in metallurgy, maintenance, foundry, or any other sector with thermal risks, always choose heat and flame protective clothing certified EN ISO 11612.Do not hesitate to contact a specialist to obtain a personalized risk analysis and select the appropriate PPE equipment for your profession.
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