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Items Tagged with 'Arc flash'

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Mitigate electrical safety risk

Q&A with arc flash expert discusses how assessments can help
Bill Belongea
November 16, 2022

Electrical safety risks are prevalent in any industry that has workers who are exposed to over 50 volts of electricity when performing a work task.


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How to choose and maintain the best arc flash clothing for the job

Rick Pedley
August 15, 2022

All arc flash workwear is flame resistant, but not all FR clothing is qualified to protect you from arc flash hazards.


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How to create an effective arc flash training program

The Master Lock Company showcases electrical safety & arc flash services at ASSP Safety 2022

June 28, 2022

With two years of the COVID-19 pandemic impacting how businesses evaluate employee safety and with 2,000 workers treated for arc flash related injuries each year, now is the time for businesses to consider protocols like electrical safety to further protect their workers.


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FR or AR: What’s the difference?

Rick Pedley
August 27, 2021
The difference between flame resistant (FR) and arc flash or arc rated (AR) clothing is clear, but many professionals make the mistake of choosing FR clothing with the assumption that they will be safe should a fire occur.
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A moral imperative: Preventing arc flash, and fatality and serious injury incidents

Colin Duncan
August 27, 2021
Electrical-related fatalities and serious injuries (FSI)* are among the noted FSIs. FSIs represent a safety and health challenge that has gained increasing visibility in the past decade as even organizations with elite environment, health and safety programs struggle to reduce FSI numbers.
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How to extend the life of your FR clothing

Rick Pedley
August 4, 2020
Industry safety regulations and the evolution of voluntary performance standards have ensured that fire-resistant (FR) clothing is more readily available. For many industries, FR gear is a requirement to ensure worker safety, and keeping FR clothing in good repair is crucial for reducing on-site injuries and extending the life of the garments.
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FR Protection

Assessing arc flash risk

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Dave Johnson
June 5, 2020

ISHN spoke to Colin Duncan, CEO of the SEAM Group, and Jay Smith, SEAM Group director safety services, about arc flash hazard analyses (AFHA).


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IEEE 1584: What to know about your next arc flash analysis
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IEEE 1584: What to know about your next arc flash analysis

Complex calculations
Chris Guffey
April 1, 2020
Any organization utilizing electrical assets in their production environments or facilities will be aware of NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. This standard is what OSHA uses when assessing companies’ adherence to certain safety standards. However, NFPA 70E is further informed by the standard 1584-2018, which is developed by the IEEE.
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How to create an effective arc flash training program
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How to create an effective arc flash training program

Megan R. Nichols
February 3, 2020

Electricians, like any trade professional, must complete several training programs to learn the ropes and ultimately earn certification. However, no matter how extensive, their learning is never officially complete.


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Inspect FR clothing for wear & tear

Inspect FR clothing for wear & tear

Repair or replace?
Rick Pedley
January 1, 2020

Flame-resistant (FR) doesn’t last forever. Since FR clothing can be expensive to replace, it’s usually best to repair these garments whenever possible. But if your FR clothing is beyond repair, your only choice will be to replace these garments.


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