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Items Tagged with 'arc flash clothing'

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Selection, care & use of FR garments

Selection, care & use of FR garments

NFPA 2113 standard spells it out for you
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Dave Johnson
January 18, 2019
NFPA 2113: Standard on Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire (latest edition 2015, next revision 2020) guides you to avoid risks associated with incorrect selection, use, and maintenance, as well as contamination and damage of flame-resistant (FR) garments.
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FR clothing handles heat & flame in the cold

FR clothing handles heat & flame — even the cold

Fire and ice
Mark Saner
December 18, 2018
When you’re shivering in the snow, the dangers of heat and flame probably aren’t the first things that come to mind. But even in cold weather, thermal hazards such as arc flash and flash fire pose a serious concern. In fact, when winter brings dry air and strong winds, it can literally help fan the flames.
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NFPA 70E 2018 breaks new boundaries

Assessing risks, preventing errors, building a culture
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Dave Johnson
August 3, 2018

The 2018 edition of NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, addresses issues that should be put into practice at any workplace. New voluntary requirements and guidance cover risk assessment, the hierarchy of controls, human error, job safety planning, management systems, work performance and workplace culture.


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FR clothing in high temps

FR clothing tips for sweltering weather

High temps don’t mean hot clothes
Mark Saner
July 10, 2018
With warmer weather comes an increased risk of heat stress. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2015 alone, exposure to environmental heat led to 37 work-related deaths and another 2,830 injuries and illnesses that involved days away from work.
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FR programs influenced by Navy program

Navy FR program offers valuable lessons

First comes testing, then detailed instructions
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Maureen Paraventi
June 14, 2018
Private sector companies could take a few lessons from the U.S. Navy when it comes to implementing and managing their flame resistant (FR) clothing programs. Earlier this year, the Navy announced a new piece of FR apparel for sailors stationed aboard ships and submarines.
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NFPA® 70E-2018 standard for electrical safety requirements

January 12, 2018

NFPA 70E responds to the latest information about the effects of arc flash, arc blast, and direct current (dc) hazards, and recent developments in electrical design and PPE. It provides vital information that helps you comply with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K.


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EVENTS

Webinar Industry

3/23/17

Superior Glove webinar: The No B.S. Approach to Arc Flash

Join us for The No-BS Approach to Arc Flash. Throw the text books away. This no-nonsense webinar will teach you everything you need to know about arc flash. Read More

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