The OEL AFW8-KJB 8 CAL Jacket and Bib Overall Kit is a Category 2 arc flash PPE ensemble designed to provide protection in electrical workplaces. The kit combines an 8 CAL jacket and 8 CAL bib-overalls in Khaki, offering non-metallic, non-conductive materials and a headgear-inclusive package to support compliance with NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 standards. Each garment is marketed as being crafted in the USA, with in-house sewing and domestic material sourcing highlighted by the manufacturer; the kit includes a Cat 2 balaclava, safety glasses, a class E rated hard hat, a Freedom faceshield, a cap bracket, headgear storage bag, and an arc-flash duffle bag. Gloves are noted as not included. This assembly also includes an arc flash-focused headgear solution integrated with a storage system for on-site organization.
Key construction and features emphasized by the product data include a hook-and-loop enclosure, torso adjustability via hook-and-loop adjustments, a 32-inch standard inseam with an inseam hemlock that can adjust up to 6 inches, dual expansive back paneling, an elastic waistband accommodating up to 6 inches, and a 24-inch leg slit. The fabric is specified as an 88/12 premium sateen cotton blend, which is the claimed material foundation for this FR workwear. The kit’s PPE coverage is supported by documented certifications in the provided product specifications, including NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, ASTM F1506 & F2178, OSHA 1910.269, and CAL rating of 8 CAL/cm² (Category 2).
When evaluating use cases, this kit is positioned for electrical work environments requiring Category 2 arc-flash protection with compliance to relevant standards. The package’s inclusion of headgear, eye protection, and a structured storage solution can streamline PPE management on job sites. For maintenance and care, the provided washing instructions advise using bleach and hydrogen peroxide, aligning with typical decontamination guidance for FR garments in some facilities. Packaging is listed as each, and the kit’s contents are designed to be self-contained to simplify procurement and inventory.
Features:
- Non-metallic / non-conductive materials
- Hook & loop enclosure
- Torso Adjusting Hook and Loop
- Inseam Hemlock (adjusts up to 6”)
- 32" standard inseam
- Dual expansive back paneling
- Elastic waistband (allows up to 6")
- 24" leg slit
- PPE Category:
- Category 2
- NFPA 70E:
- Yes
- CSA Z462:
- Yes
- ASTM F1506 & F2178:
- Yes
- OSHA 1910.269:
- Yes
- CAL Rating:
- 8 CAL/cm² Rating / CAT2
- Fabric:
- 88/12 Premium Sateen Cotton Blend
- Color:
- Khaki
- Package Size:
- Each
