{"id":18672,"date":"2020-07-21T09:17:43","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T09:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abbigliamentocertificato.com\/abbigliamento_saldatura\/"},"modified":"2023-11-10T17:06:48","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T15:06:48","slug":"welding_workwear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abbigliamentocertificato.com\/en\/welding_workwear\/","title":{"rendered":"EN ISO 11611 \u2013 Welding Workwear"},"content":{"rendered":"

UNI EN ISO 11611
Welding Workwear<\/span><\/h1>\r\n

The UNI EN ISO 11611<\/strong> standard specifies the fundamental safety requirements and testing methods for protective clothing designed to be worn during welding and related processes that pose similar risks. This standard covers hoods, aprons, sleeves (excluding gloves and hand protection PPE), and gaiters intended to safeguard the wearer’s body.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Welding Risks<\/h2>\r\n

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The risk factors to which welding workers may be exposed are varied and can be categorised into two primary types: chemical risks and physical risks.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chemical risks<\/strong> associated with welding operations stem from the generation of welding fumes<\/strong>. Welding fumes comprise a complex mixture of over 40 chemical, inorganic<\/strong>, and organic<\/strong> components released during the heating and eventual melting of the workpiece. Naturally, the composition and concentration of the chemical agents in welding fumes depend on the material being welded, the electrode’s composition, any filler materials, and substances covering the workpiece. The most substantial risk related to welding fumes is the presence of metals in a gaseous<\/strong> or particulate state<\/strong> to varying degrees.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Physical hazards arise from exposure to non-ionizing radiation, elevated temperatures, and noise. Both the flame and, to a greater extent, the electric arc emit optical radiation<\/strong> within both the visible and invisible spectrums. Ultraviolet radiation<\/strong>, the most energetic of non-ionizing radiations and therefore the most hazardous, is largely absorbed by the protective surface layers of the skin and can cause second-degree burns<\/strong>. Hence, protective clothing must cover the entire chest up to the wrists and the entire legs up to the ankles, providing protection against accidental contact with molten metal splashes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Noise levels can be a result of typical oxyacetylene flame welding operations<\/strong> as well as from the electric arc, each with different impacts on hearing thresholds.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Apart from risks directly or indirectly linked to welding operations, there are those associated with the workplace environment and conditions (falling objects, limb crushing, limb entanglement in moving parts, working at heights, etc.), as well as the type of equipment used (electricity, gas cylinders, pipes, etc.). Ultimately, the microclimate, repetitive movements, and awkward postures must also be considered.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

General requirements<\/h3>\r\n
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Safety clothing for welders<\/strong>, following UNI EN ISO 11611, must possess specific characteristics, including:<\/span><\/p>\r\n