Long-lasting arc flash PPE requires inspections & good maintenance
While arc flash clothing and personal protective equipment (or PPE) play a significant role in protecting workers from burns, eye damage and other injuries associated with arc blast explosions, preventive measures don’t end with simply putting on the right equipment. For anyone working in high voltage situations, it’s vital to remember that reliance on arc flash PPE is actually a give-and-take relationship.
In order for arc flash clothing and PPE to function properly, it needs to be regularly and carefully maintained, so it can retain all of its protective properties. To put it in a nutshell, if you take care of your PPE, your PPE will take care of you. Luckily, arc flash PPE maintenance is fairly simple — it’s really just a matter of keeping items clean, checking them for damage, and keeping track of how long they’ve been in active use. Here are some tips for getting started.