BS 50286:2001 pdf download – Electrical insulating protective clothing for low-voltage installations Electrical insulating protective clothing denotes a non-conductive protective clothing that prevents transmissionof electrical current to the wearer if it comes into contact with live conductors. Jacket with hood, trousers andoverall with hood are articles of the protective clothing. 3.2Seam The junction of two edges of material that are permanently joined by sewing or any other method. 3.3Tests 3.3.1Type tests A test performed on one or more articles of clothing made to a certain design to show that the design meetscertain ‘specifications [1EV 60151-04-15 mod.]. 3.3.2Sampling test A test performed on a number of articles, of clothing taken at a random from a batch [1EV 60151-04-17 mod.J. 3.3.3Routine test A test to which each article of clothing is subjected during or after manufacture to ascertain whether it complieswith certain criteria [1Ev 60151-04-16 mod.]. 3.3.4 Acceptance test Acontractual test to prove to the customer that the article of clothing meets certain conditions of its specification[1EV 601 51-04-20 mod.]. 3.3.5Proof test voltage A specified voltage that is applied to an article of clothing for the time defined under specified conditions toassure that the electrical strength of the insulation is above a specified value. 4Requirements 4.1Non-electrical requirements4.1.1Weights, dimensions and design No metal parts shall be on the outside of the protective clothing.Touch and close fastener shall be used.Theprotective clothing shall consist of a jacket with hood and trousers or an overall with a hood. The weight of protective clothing shall comply with values given in Table 1.The manufacturing dimensions shallcomply with those given in Table l, which is based on EN 340. Other dimensions may be chosen in a similarmanner. All seams, except hem-seams, shall be safe in the electrical environments. The number of pockets in the protective clothing shall be limited to two.The protective suit shall have one pocketfor the jacket and one for the trousers.The protective overall shall have two pockets located in similar positions. One pocket shall be placed at the chest level to the jacket or the overall. One pocket shall be placed laterally tothe thigh to the trousers. The pockets shall be equipped with flaps that shall have close and touch fasteners. The hood shall be securely fastened to the jacket or overall. The method of fastening shall ensure that: the hood cannot become separated or detached, either in part or completely, from the jacket or overallwhen...
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