EN 1149-5 covers material performance and design requirements for electrostatic dissipative protective clothing. It is intended for relevant working environments where controlled electrostatic dissipation forms part of the overall safety system.
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Applications can include oil and gas, petrochemical processing, chemical manufacturing, paint manufacturing, automotive operations, lithium-ion battery manufacturing, mining and other industrial environments where electrostatic ignition risks have been identified.
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Antistatic workwear can be relevant to certain lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes. The required garment and applicable standards should be determined according to the hazards and technical requirements of the individual production area.
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EN 1149-5 antistatic workwear can form part of a protective clothing system where electrostatic discharge has been identified as an ignition risk. The complete PPE specification should be based on the workplace risk assessment.
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No. EN 1149-5 antistatic clothing is not electrical-insulating PPE and should not be used as protection against mains electricity.
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Not necessarily. Both relate to electrostatic control, but their intended applications and technical requirements can differ. The correct garment should be selected according to the workplace and applicable standard.
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Yes. Zaksberg can develop antistatic workwear according to customer requirements for fabric, colour, sizing, fit, functional requirements, branding and identification, subject to the applicable garment specification.
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Yes. Zaksberg supports bulk manufacturing, multi-location requirements and structured repeat-supply programs for industrial and enterprise customers.
