For many years the NFPA 70E referred to the term FR to mean flame resistant for clothing in circumstances when a person could be subject to an ignition source and the clothing would self-extinguish once a person is removed from the flame source.
In the 2012 edition of the NFPA 70E the term AR (arc rated) was introduced … Read More...
Thermal hazards in the workplace such as flash fire and arc flash result in signification injuries, loss of life and hardship for too many people.
By providing some insight on the types of industrial equipment and supplies that contribute to flash fire and arc flash occurrences this can help keep your people safe.
It is hoped that by … Read More...
According to OSHA reports electricians have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country.
Working on electrical appliances is one thing but when it comes to industrial work applications proper protective equipment such as ppe gear with an arc flash rating is essential. Facilities need to have assessments and arc flash analysis studies performed on all the … Read More...
You work hard and need protection from the possibility of flame or flash fire exposure on the job site. You will be covered with the Walls Flame Resistant Zipper Front Hoodie.
So you have done your arc flash assessment and have determined the level of protection you require.
You are compliant. Or are you?
Selecting the correct flame resistant clothing for the job task is something that should be analyzed in depth and not just for what meets the standards such as the NFPA 2112.
The problem is that … Read More...
It is up to each and every facility to perform an arc flash analysis in order to limit the injury incurred during a fault to a level no greater than 1.2 cal/cm2) which equates to a curable second degree burn. The difficult part is what if you are called in to work on a piece of equipment where … Read More...
Your safety program has to include requirements for ensuring proper hearing protection is required for arc flash protection.
When considering the correct ppe for arc flash protection did you know that the NFPA 70E 2015 standard requires workers in an arc flash hazard zone to wear insert-type hearing protection (ear plugs)? This is a subject that may not … Read More...
For those companies that are considered a Host Employer the responsibilities of how contract employers that are working under you fall on your shoulders.
To me this is quite a concern because if the safety manager is not totally aware of this or if the information slips their mind there could be huge repercussions.
Your job as a … Read More...
