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Arc flash fall protection

New OSHA requirements for electric utility workers kick in April 1, 2015

September 3, 2014

An arc is an electrical phenomenon that occurs when flowing current leaves its intended conductor, traveling through air to another conductor or to ground.

"It was the worst thing I’ve ever seen in my life"

Video puts a human face on arc flash danger

September 2, 2014

A moving video posted on YouTube by friends of Eddie Adams describes how the Elkin, North Carolina electrician lost his life in an arc flash incident – and how his loss impacted his family, friends and co-workers. Adams died from the explosion of a 2300 volt starter.

Shock and burn: Electrical safety programs and NFPA 70E compliance can prevent injuries

Steve Bowers CSP

August 1, 2014

OSHA authorized the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, to develop the 70E standard in 1976 due to the sheer numbers of lives lost due to electrocution and arc flash incidents.

Arc flash system by PBI Performance Products

August 1, 2014

PBI Lightweight Gold™ 40 cal is a lightweight, breathable and comfortable, Hazards Risk Category (HRC) 4 arc flash system.

Two new arc flash full body harnesses from MSA

July 17, 2014

MSA Safety, Inc. introduces the EVOTECH® and Workman® Arc Flash Full Body Harnesses designed to self-extinguish quickly to prevent melting or dripping in the event of an arc flash. These innovative harnesses help to keep workers safe around electrical hazards at heights.

Encon Safety Products announces hiring of Regional Sales Manager

July 9, 2014

Encon Safety Products is pleased to welcome Tom Peak as a Regional Sales Manager. Tom will lead Encon's sales efforts in the Western United States.

Improved power line protection: Comply with OSHA's new arc-rated clothing rules

Jen Scherpenseel Emily Woodward

July 9, 2014

On April 11, 2014, OSHA published in the Federal Register the final rule revising 29 CFR 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V standards governing workplace safety in electric power generation, transmission and distribution work.

New Victor Arcair “Boot” design features a robust, secure power/air connection on its K-Series torch cable assemblies

Victor Arcair “boot” design withstands the routine abuse found in shop and field applications

July 8, 2014

Victor TechnologiesTM has announced it has introduced an improved Victor®Arcair® “boot” design that encapsulates the electrical connection between the torch and weld cable and eliminates the chance of accidental arcing.

Weekly news round-up

June 7, 2014

A national effort to prevent falls in construction, revisions to the head protection standard and a look at the status of government regulations that are currently in the pipeline were among the top EHS-related stories featured on ISHN.com this week.

Survey uncovers gaps in arc flash awareness, analysis and action

June 3, 2014

In 2007, General Electric surveyed industry professionals working in facilities related to the oil and gas industry, pulp and paper industry, and power generation. Survey questions were directed at whether or not workers in these industries knew the current hazard risk categories in their facilities.