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Arc flash and electrical hazards can end lives in an instant

May 18, 2015

Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to electric shock, electrocution, burns, fires and explosions.

NFPA 70E: A work in progress

Each new edition further improves electrical safety in the workplace

Sheila Kennedy

May 1, 2015

NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, is an indispensable, ongoing work in progress.

Thermal comfort is critical: Choose FR fabrics with high total heat loss

Cortlandt Minnich

May 1, 2015

Regulating body temperature in extreme temperatures can be challenging even under normal circumstances.

OSHA’s proposed update of eye and face protection standards could affect older arc flash shields

Hugh Hoagland

April 17, 2015

OSHA proposes to update references to include the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z87.1-2010, and to change the language in the standards for construction to match the language in both maritime and general industry.

NTSB: One accident investigation led to another

April 8, 2015

As its investigation of the smoke and electrical arcing accident in a tunnel near the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station on January 12 continues, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is looking at another smoke and electrical arcing event that occurred in February.

Taking on the Heat with Flame-Resistant Garments

Cortlandt Minnich

April 7, 2015

Regulating body temperature in extreme temperatures can be challenging even under normal circumstances. However, situations requiring flame-resistant (FR) garments can create additional obstacles due to the natural insulation properties of FR clothing.

Infographic from Magid Glove

The new arc flash standards

March 23, 2015

With the upcoming AR/FR changes going into effect April 1, Magid Glove produced this infographic to help simplify the standards and ratings.

Liquid-proof FR suit by Tingley Rubber Corporation

March 3, 2015

The new Eclipse™ offers Quad-Hazard™ protection in a high-visibility, liquid-proof, arc flash and flash fire compliant, soft, lightweight suit.

Brady releases new arc flash whitepaper

Report focuses on the 2015 NFPA 70E standard and how to stay compliant

February 25, 2015

Brady, a global leader in product and facility identification solutions, today released its newly updated whitepaper: “Improve Safety with Arc Flash Labeling.” This whitepaper explains what needs to be labeled, what should be on the labels and the labeling tools needed to comply with the updated 2015 NFPA 70E arc flash regulation.

Flash testing research program announced

IEEE and NFPA aim to curb a deadly toll

Dave Johnson

February 3, 2015

Getting a better grasp on the phenomena of arc flashes and a better understanding of how to protect electrical workers against these potential killers in the workplace is the objective of a multi-year, $6.5-million program launched late last year by the IEEE and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).