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Prevent arc flash burns by wearing the right clothing

December 2, 2015

Flame-resistant (FR) clothing can increase the chances of survival and decrease the need for medical treatment and the chances of subsequent infections. It can help preserve the quality of life of a worker exposed to an electric arc flash.

Graphic Products expands compliance assessment services

Safety program provides individualized on-site electrical safety training & consultation

November 11, 2015

Energized equipment can be unpredictable. It doesn't have to be deadly. Creating a safe work environment requires building an electrical safety program. Effective programs are built on many moving parts, each requiring constant evaluation. Workers need continued education. Equipment requires testing. Systems must be measured against regulatory requirements.

Preventing falls & arc flash burns

How to safely work with electric power

Marty Sharp

November 3, 2015

My first on-the-job experience with the power of electricity happened back in the 1980s.

FRC system of protection increases comfort & safety

Emily Woodward

October 1, 2015

Working outside in cold weather conditions can be tough—not to mention dangerous.

Dual-hazard knits by Workrite

October 1, 2015

Workrite has a line of knits representing completely new styling in a leading-edge fabric, TenCate Tecasafe® Plus.

From NSC Congress & Expo

Electrical safety: Improving your program

Benita Mehta

September 29, 2015

The results of an electrical industry study over 10 years with 120,000 workers showed that there are about 125 electrical injuries per year with 77 percent of them arc flash injuries, 21 percent permanent disabilities and 2.4 percent fatalities.

Mount Vernon FR debuts new educational videos for FR Industry

September 23, 2015

Mount Vernon FR has released three new videos focusing on a range of topics of interest for users, makers and purchasers of FRC. Topics include: Electric arc flash hazards and protection Flash fire hazards and protection Vertically integrated manufacturing/Mount Vernon FR background

Invest in FR clothing for maximum protection

Mark Saner

September 1, 2015

Buying flame-resistant (FR) clothing is a lot like having an insurance policy. When you’re not insured— whether it’s your car or life— you’re running a risk.

Graphic Products releases Arc Flash PPE Quick Reference Guide

Easy-to-use chart reflects new NFPA 70E industry standards

August 11, 2015

You’ve heard it before: personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defense. When you’re standing face-to-face with an electrical fire, or a vaporizing arc flash that can happen in the blink of an eye, your gear is a lifeline. It can make the difference between getting home safe, and being sent home in a wooden box.