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Introduction

In the realm of electrical work, the risk of arc flash incidents looms large, posing a grave threat to the safety and well-being of workers. These sudden and explosive releases of energy can inflict devastating injuries, ranging from severe burns to permanent disabilities or even fatalities. Recognizing this peril, industry leaders and regulatory bodies have established stringent … Read More...

Arc-flash garments and equipment are designed to ensure the most effective protection on the job from potentially hazardous materials and environments. These garments are most effective when they are new, before they are worn and laundered, where they can become worn down or potentially damaged.

Although arc-flash PPE does not technically ever expire, there is definitely a maximum … Read More...

Why is it that some FR clothing is rating with an ATPV (Arc Thermal Performance Value) and some arc rated clothing is rated with an EBT (Energy Breakopen Threshold) rating?

The answer is as follows:

An Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) is defined as the arc incident energy required to cause the onset of second-degree burn. The higher … Read More...

The 1910.269 standard requires that an arc flash analysis be performed on your equipment now such as the substations on site.

Once the analysis has been performed you will have the approach distance for the arc rated PPE. Being anywhere near a substation  a person could still be near the limited approach boundary which can sometimes be a … Read More...