Protection
Certifications and types of protection
Choosing the right apparel starts with understanding the risk. In mining and oil & gas, clothing is personal protective equipment (PPE): if it fails, a person is put at risk.
Protection
How we select each solution
- 01
Risk analysis
We identify the real conditions of the operation and the risks the team is exposed to.
- 02
Requirement definition
We translate that risk into concrete material, construction and protection requirements.
- 03
Validation with documentation
We check every requirement against the manufacturer's technical documentation before recommending a solution.
Protection
Applicable standards
EN ISO 11611
Protection for welding and allied processes: molten-metal splashes and brief flame contact.
View products with this standardEN ISO 11612
Protection against heat and flame: limits flame spread and heat transfer.
EN 1149
Electrostatic properties: dissipates static charge. Required in explosive atmospheres (ATEX).
EN 61482-2
Protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc (IEC/EN 61482-2).
EN 17353
Enhanced-visibility equipment for medium-risk situations, distinct from EN ISO 20471.
EN 342
Protective clothing against cold: thermal insulation and resistance to air penetration.
UL Certified
Independent Underwriters Laboratories certification that validates declared standard compliance.
View products with this standardNFPA 2112
North American FR clothing standard against flash fire in oil and gas.
View products with this standardASTM F1506
North American FR clothing standard for electric arc and momentary flame, for electrical work.
View products with this standardASTM F1959
Electric-arc test method (ATPV / EBT) used to rate the garment's thermal performance.
NFPA 70E
Electrical safety standard that defines arc-flash PPE risk categories.
View products with this standardCAT 2
Arc-protection category (NFPA 70E): minimum arc rating of 8 cal/cm².
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ESTEPA difference
Why certified?
A certification is not a logo: it is proof that the garment was tested by an independent laboratory and meets a measurable protection standard. In mining, oil and gas, clothing is personal protective equipment (PPE). If it fails, a garment is not ruined: a person is put at risk.
What they are for and what you gain
- Real, verifiable protection against flash fire, electric arc and heat.
- Authorization to work: operators require specific standards from contractors; without the standard, you do not enter the mine or the plant.
- Health and safety compliance backing, with lower legal exposure for the company.
- Proven durability: resists 100 industrial washes without losing its FR protection.
Reference standards
Certificates and test reports are delivered during operator and contractor homologation.