Arc flash hazards are not confined to a specific industry. Many workers are exposed to the dangers of electric arcs, whether in the electrical industry, construction, industrial maintenance, telecommunications, renewable energy or other sectors. Electricians, linemen, electrical technicians and other professionals working near high-voltage sources of electricity can face these risks.

Being subjected to an electric shock of up to 16,000 degrees Celsius requires maximum protection to avoid accidents, burns and even fatalities. Category 2 protection is important, and NATPRO's arc flash protective clothing meets NFPA 70E for this category, affecting nearly 75% of workers. NFPA 70E ensures employees wear flame-retardant clothing wherever they may be exposed to electric arcs.

NATPRO protective clothing undergoes rigorous testing, exposing flame-retardant fabric panels to different levels of arc energy to measure heat transmission through the fabric and the energy released by the arc. NATPRO's arc protection garments range from 8 to 12.4 calories and are classified as Category 2 according to CSA Z462, representing the amount of thermal energy absorbed per centimetre per second. Most workers, around 75%, fall into this category. The ATPV classification is crucial in arc-protective clothing, indicating the "arc value" and effectiveness of thermal protection. Compliance with garment care instructions directly impacts the effectiveness of the protection offered.