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27 Oct Safety Helmets, Face Shields, Welding Helmets, Hearing Protection, Eye Protection, Safety Shoes & Work Boots, FR Clothing, Respirators, Arc Flash — 2025 Industry Guide

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Safety Helmets, Face Shields, Welding Helmets, Hearing Protection, Eye Protection, Safety Shoes & Work Boots, FR Clothing, Respirators, Arc Flash — 2025 Industry Guide
Updated • Oct 27, 2025

Safety Helmets, Face Shields, Welding Helmets, Hearing Protection, Eye Protection, Safety Shoes & Work Boots, FR Clothing, Respirators, Arc Flash — 2025 Industry Guide

Tailored to Construction · Utilities · Oil & Gas · Labs — with exact standards, checklists, and schemas.

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Arc Flash (Utilities)

Use: NFPA 70E + garments ASTM F1506, shield ASTM F2178, gloves ASTM D120/F496.

Flash Fire (Oil & Gas)

Use: FR apparel NFPA 2112/2113, FR base layers, oil-resistant SRC boots, chemical gloves by ASTM F739.

Chemical Splash (Labs)

Use: Goggles ANSI Z87.1 D3 + face shield, eyewash/showers ANSI Z358.1, respirators per OSHA 1910.134.

Product Comparison Table — PPE Specs & Standards by Industry

Tip: Use this table during tool-box talks and purchase requests. Link each cell to your approved SKUs in the ERP.
PPE Category Construction (Building & Civil) Utilities (Electrical T&D, Substations) Oil & Gas (Upstream/Downstream) Labs (R&D, Pharma, Wet/Chem)
Head Protection ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I (or II for side); Class G; Class E near power ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type II, Class E, non-vented; chin strap ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I/II; Class G/E; full brim ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I; splash accessories as needed
Face Shields ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 impact; D3 splash as needed Arc shield ASTM F2178 + NFPA 70E ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 chemical/heat; gold-coat for radiant ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 D3 (splash)/D4 (dust)
Welding Helmets ANSI/ISEA Z87.1; shade #10–#13; auto-darken Shop areas per construction As construction; high-amp lens selection Occasional; ensure local fume control
Hearing Protection ANSI S12.6/S3.19 (NRR); OSHA 1910.95 program Same; dual protection >100 dBA; comms muffs Same; level-dependent muffs Same; low-profile options
Eye Protection ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 (Z87+); side shields ANSI/ISEA Z87.1; dielectric frames ANSI/ISEA Z87.1; IR/UV near furnaces ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 D3 goggles + shield
Safety Shoes & Work Boots ASTM F2413 toe + puncture; SRC; EH when needed ASTM F2413 EH; dielectric overshoes by SOP ASTM F2413; metatarsal; ESD in flammable zones ASTM F2413; chem-resistant outsoles; ESD for instruments
FR Clothing By task; ASTM F1506 for arc; NFPA 2112 for flash fire ASTM F1506 arc-rated; CAT per NFPA 70E NFPA 2112/2113 (flash fire) FR lab coats where needed; NFPA 2112 for flash risks
Arc Flash PPE NFPA 70E; garments ASTM F1506; shield ASTM F2178 Core: NFPA 70E, ASTM F1506, ASTM F2178; gloves ASTM D120/F496 For electrical maintenance; same as utilities Limited to equipment rooms; per NFPA 70E
Electrical Gloves ASTM D120; tests ASTM F496 Mandatory for live work Per maintenance tasks Rare; per site program
Respirators NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84; OSHA 1910.134 fit tests OV/AG for by-products; PAPRs for long tasks OV/AG + P100; supplied air/SCBA by permit P100 for particulates; OV/AG per SDS; BSL/hoods as required
Chemical Gloves Cut/impact per ANSI/ISEA 105; chemicals per SDS Dielectric + leather protectors; task-specific chemical Permeation data ASTM F739; cut per ANSI/ISEA 105 ASTM F739; chemo drugs ASTM D6978
Eyewash/Showers — — — ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 location/performance

Construction — What to Buy & Why

  • Helmet: ANSI Z89.1 Type I (or II); Class G; Class E near temporary power; ratchet suspension + chin strap.
  • Face/Eye: ANSI Z87.1 (Z87+) glasses with anti-fog; grinding shield; welding helmet shade #10–#13.
  • Hearing: ANSI S12.6/S3.19 plugs/muffs; OSHA 1910.95 program.
  • Footwear: ASTM F2413 toe + puncture; SRC; EH if needed.
  • Respiratory: N95/P100; elastomeric half-mask with OV for coatings; fit testing OSHA 1910.134.
  • FR/Arc: For energized tasks use ASTM F1506 + shield ASTM F2178 + gloves ASTM D120/F496.

Utilities — What to Buy & Why

  • Helmet: ANSI Z89.1 Type II, Class E, non-vented; chin strap; arc-shield compatible.
  • Arc Flash: Garments ASTM F1506 sized to CAT per NFPA 70E; shield ASTM F2178; gloves ASTM D120 tested per ASTM F496.
  • Eye/Hearing: ANSI Z87.1 dielectric glasses; comms-enabled level-dependent muffs.
  • Footwear: ASTM F2413 EH; dielectric overshoes per SOP.
  • Respiratory: P100 for soot; OV/AG for by-products; PAPRs for long sequences.

Oil & Gas — What to Buy & Why

  • FR Clothing: NFPA 2112/2113; FR base layers; FR outerwear (incl. rainwear).
  • Helmet/Face/Eye: ANSI Z89.1 full brim; ANSI Z87.1 goggles; chemical/heat shields.
  • Footwear: ASTM F2413 with metatarsal; ESD; oil-resistant SRC outsoles.
  • Gloves: Chemical selection via ASTM F739; impact/cut per ANSI/ISEA 105.
  • Respirators: P100 + OV/AG; supplied air/SCBA per permit; fit tests OSHA 1910.134.

Labs — What to Buy & Why

  • Eye/Face: ANSI Z87.1 D3 splash goggles; full shield for corrosives/exotherms.
  • Coats & FR: Lab coats baseline; FR lab coats for flammables; NFPA 2112 outer layers when needed.
  • Gloves: ASTM F739 permeation; ASTM D6978 for chemo drugs; cut ratings per ANSI/ISEA 105.
  • Respirators: NIOSH N95/P100; OV/AG per SDS; fit tests OSHA 1910.134; use hoods/BSL cabinets as required.
  • Emergency: Eyewash/showers ANSI Z358.1; ≤10s access.

FAQs

How often should I replace a safety helmet?

Follow manufacturer guidance (commonly 2–5 years). Replace after any impact, deep crack, or severe UV bleaching.

Are face shields enough without safety glasses?

No. Wear safety glasses or goggles under a shield per ANSI/ISEA Z87.1.

What NRR do I need?

Base on measured noise. A field estimate is (NRR − 7)/2 dB. Confirm with fit testing.

Which filters block welding fumes?

P100 for metal fumes. Add gas/vapor cartridges if ozone/other gases are present. Always match to the contaminant.

Can I wear non-FR under FR?

Avoid meltable synthetics for arc/flash fire. Choose natural fibers or FR base layers.

ATPV vs EBT?

Both are arc ratings (cal/cm²). ATPV = 50% burn probability; EBT = fabric break-open. Meet/exceed your incident energy.

External Resource

OSHA PPE overview and employer guidance: https://www.osha.gov/personal-protective-equipment

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