Diseño y desarrollo de indumentaria ignífuga y dieléctrica conforme a normas internacionales para la protección de trabajadores en entornos industriales de alto riesgo eléctrico y térmico

Abstract

This technical project aims to design and develop flame-resistant and dielectric industrial clothing in accordance with international occupational safety standards, with the purpose of protecting workers who perform their activities in industrial environments exposed to electrical and thermal hazards. The research is focused on addressing personal protective equipment needs identified in high-risk sectors, with particular emphasis on the hydrocarbons, electrical, mining, and metal-mechanical industries. For the execution of the project, the continuous improvement cycle PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Act) was implemented, allowing for a systematic structuring of the planning, development, validation, and improvement stages of the product, leading to its implementation in collaboration with the company Geology Tools, a specialist in the manufacturing of industrial workwear, which provided technical workshops and materials required for the development of the project. This approach facilitated the identification of improvement opportunities at each phase of the process, ensuring compliance with technical requirements. As a result of the project, industrial garments—specifically flame-resistant and dielectric shirts, trousers, and coveralls—were developed in compliance with international standards such as NFPA 2112, ASTM F1506, ISO 11612, ISO 11611, IEC 61482-1-2, and IEC 61482-2.