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Electrical safety: Improving your program

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.

Workrite FR launches new line of ultra-lightweight FR clothing

Workrite Uniform offers flame-resistant garments made from 5.3-ounce GlenGuard fabric

September 21, 2015

Workrite Uniform Company, Inc.®, a flame-resistant (FR) clothing manufacturer, announces the launch of a Workrite® FR product line featuring 5.3-ounce GlenGuard® fabric. The new Workrite FR GlenGuard 5.3 line offers one of the lightest weight Category 2 fabrics currently available on the FR clothing market.

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.

Arc flashes cause 7k injuries per year, $200K to $750K hospital costs

June 30, 2015

Federal regulators’ adoption of industry consensus standards shows their desire to keep up-to-date with worker safety risks posed by electricity, including highly dangerous arc flashes that cause thousands of burns each year, according to Business Insurance, a bi-weekly magazine and daily news website.

Magid® proactively addresses workplace safety under New NFPA guidelines

Provides AR/FR resources to improve understanding and help keep workers safe

June 12, 2015

Magid, a leading manufacturer and supplier of safety solutions and personal protective equipment (PPE), advances understanding of the new NFPA 70E Standards for electrical safety in the workplace specific to PPE.

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.

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).

Magid® introduces new AR/FR protective clothing

Magid base layer shirts and balaclava address recent NFPA standards to better protect workers

January 26, 2015

Magid, the leading manufacturer and supplier of safety solutions and personal protective equipment (PPE), introduces three new products that provide Arc-Rated (AR) and Flame-Resistant (FR) protection.

Survey: 67% of safety pros conduct arc flash assessments

December 8, 2014

A survey conducted by Littelfuse, Inc. reveals that arc flash safety is a priority among plant professionals and that protection technologies such as arc-flash relays are rapidly growing in popularity.

FR outerwear - Conquer the cold

November 17, 2014

National Safety Apparel (NSA) is here to help you conquer the cold with their Flame Resistant Outerwear line. Select from a variety of options including: Parka, Bomber Jacket, Bib Overall, Vest, Hood, Hat, Liner, and Thermal Base Layers. These garments are designed for cold weather work environments with FR fabric that will not melt, drip, or ignite.