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Hugh Hoagland

Hugh Hoagland is among the world’s foremost experts on arc testing and electrical safety. He is a senior partner and co-founder of e-Hazard, a leading electrical safety training and consulting firm, and the founder of ArcWear, which does 90% of the world’s arc flash testing of protective apparel.

His career change began with safety testing at LG&E Energy; later, he worked as R & D Director for NASCO, a manufacturer of protective outerwear solutions. He has helped develop most of the arc-resistant rainwear used in the world today, as well as creating the first face shield to protect against electric arcs.

Hugh worked for Cintas developing their strategy for meeting the needs of OSHA 1910.269 and NFPA 70E standards. He has helped development of legislation and standards in both the US and Europe. He sits on several industry committees and is a featured speaker at safety conferences and events.

e-Hazard was established in 2004. Its services include electrical safety training, arc flash hazard assessment, written electrical safety program development and review, and auditing.

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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.


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PPE

Arc rated vs flame resistant: Understand the difference

Hugh Hoagland
November 26, 2014

Similar but different - How to tell the difference Between Arc Rated (AR), Flash Fire Rated (FFR) and Flame Resistant (FR). In 2012, NFPA 70E changed the terminology referencing personal protective equipment (PPE); what was formerly referred to as FR (flame resistant) clothing is to be called Arc Rated or AR, according to the standard change.


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arc flash

What exactly is arc flash testing and why do I need it?

Hugh Hoagland
July 2, 2014

It's a reasonable question. If you don't know what it is, how can you know if you need it or not? Arc flash testing is the process of determining the arc rating for materials and equipment to be used in electrical hazardous environments. Arc ratings are important in assisting companies and manufacturers in staying compliant with OSHA regulations and in keeping their workforce safe in a potential arc flash situation.


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Qualified head protection in an arc flash situation

Hugh Hoagland
July 2, 2014

Q. With the new head protection requirement according to the changes in OSHA standard 1910.269 and 1926.960, I am curious to know what qualifies as adequate protection in an arc hazard situation. Would a balaclava/goggle be considered adequate protection as an arc flash hood?


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Don’t get burned

Implement NFPA 70E & NESC arc flash training changes
Hugh Hoagland
February 1, 2013
OSHA hasn’t made major changes to the U.S. electrical safety standards since OSHA 1910.269 was created in 1994.


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What about my hands?

Multi-threat gloves meet arc flash protection
Hugh Hoagland Bill Shinn
April 2, 2012
What about my hands? That question comes up in almost every electrical safety class.


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Arc Flash: Feel the heat

2012 standards spark significant changes
Hugh Hoagland Lee Hale Bill Shinn
November 1, 2011
Changes to NFPA 70E and NESC (ANSI C2) will impact the workplace for flame resistant, arc rated clothing and work practices for electrical safety like no year in recent history. 


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TRAINING STRATEGIES: Preventing electrical fatalities

Hugh Hoagland
May 23, 2011

Many required pieces are in place to prevent electrical fatalities, but many of these aren’t clearly defined in OSHA law.


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Arc flash safety

Hugh Hoagland
July 1, 2007
Most of industry as well as government agencies now are required to comply with OSHA regulations, but some parts of the CFR apply only to specific industries. Standards like 1910.269 have specific arc flash requirements, but it only applies to electric utilities in certain work situations.
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