In many industrial environments, workers are exposed to more than one hazard at a time.
Chemical processing plants, utilities, maintenance facilities, and manufacturing sites
often present a combination of electrical arc flash risk and chemical splash exposure.
To address this, selected VAILOS ARC flash garments incorporate chemical protection to
EN 13034, creating a multi-risk solution that helps protect wearers from
both hazards simultaneously.
EN 13034 is the European standard for protective clothing offering
limited protection against liquid chemicals. It applies to garments designed to protect
against occasional, low-volume chemical splashes or sprays, rather than continuous exposure.
This type of protection is commonly referred to as:
EN 13034 is particularly relevant in environments where:
Certain VAILOS ARC flash garments are engineered to combine:
This combined approach is essential in industries such as:
Rather than layering multiple incompatible garments, a single certified multi-risk garment
improves comfort, mobility, and compliance.
Chemical protection under EN 13034 is typically achieved through:
This level of protection is designed to reduce the likelihood of chemicals reaching the skin
during accidental splashes, allowing the wearer time to react and follow site safety procedures.
An important advantage of EN 13034 chemical protection is that, depending on fabric type and
finish, the chemical-repellent treatment can be reapplied during the lifetime of the garment.
Reapplication is typically carried out as part of the industrial washing or garment care process,
helping to maintain chemical splash resistance as the garment ages.
Open-source guidance linked to EN 13034 recognises that surface treatments may degrade over time
due to laundering and wear, making correct reproofing an important part of garment management.
Combining chemical protection with ARC flash performance requires specialist expertise.
Key considerations include:
Chemical protection cannot simply be added to any ARC garment without careful material
selection and testing.
When selecting garments for environments with chemical and electrical hazards:
For sites such as chemical plants, where limited splash protection is required alongside
electrical safety, EN 13034 combined with ARC protection provides a balanced, practical solution.
VAILOS designs multi-risk garments with real-world industrial environments in mind.
By combining ARC flash protection with EN 13034 chemical splash resistance, we help
customers specify garments that deliver:
