Report finds workplace arc flash injuries caused by insufficient PPE
In a survey of 500 people working in fields exposed to arc flash and flash fire, 38 per cent did not wear flame resistant (FR) clothing for work. The most prominent reason was that the clothing was not provided by their workplace (38 per cent), with other reasons including being expensive, uncomfortable, or too hot.
Those who did wear the safety clothing did so primarily because they believed safety was paramount, with industry regulation and company policy also listed as important reasons.