By conducting a thorough risk assessment and selecting the appropriate PPE based on the incident energy levels, employers can significantly reduce the risk of injury from electrical explosions. From ...

Arc flash rating is a critical parameter in electrical safety, indicating the level of protection provided by personal protective equipment (PPE) against the thermal energy released during an ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released updated guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) to safeguard workers from ... energized equipment are equipped with proper ...

The other point that OSHA makes is the importance of AR PPE, says Sang. “Workers often assume they don’t need arc-rated PPE if not performing energized work. This is incorrect. PPE must be work during ...

Beyond being convenient and cost-effective, existing industry standards agree that home laundry is safe and effective for cleaning arc-rated flame resistant (FR) clothing.

Concerns about operator safety in the event of an arc flash are causing inspectors of high-voltage switchgear to adopt new practices. We will examine the impact of new safety practices – including ...