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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
Davejohnson
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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AR (arc-rated)/FR (flame-resistant) PPE

4 steps for building an AR/FR winter layering system

Start with the basics
Scott Francis
December 6, 2018
Creating a safe work environment is the sum total of many different parts. Elements such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures must be viewed through the lens of environmental considerations to ensure workers are safe on a jobsite.
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NFPA 70E 2018 breaks new boundaries

Assessing risks, preventing errors, building a culture
Davejohnson
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/AR workwear

Save lives & reduce injury with FR/AR workwear

Burned in a flash
Mary Padron
July 11, 2018
Workplace burn injury and fatalities are frequently the result of the worker’s clothes catching on fire from two primary workplace hazards: flash fire and electric arc flash also referred to as “thermal incidents.”
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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 protecting today’s industrial athletes

High performance FR protecting today’s industrial athletes

Brad Sipe
July 5, 2018
FR apparel today is more stylish, functional and performance-driven. Workers transition from work to date night, working out, doing chores around the house in their FR clothing and they want to look good. They also demand performance.
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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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arc flash and electrical safety training

Refresher course: Improve arc flash, electrical safety training

Jim Schuster
May 1, 2018
Training, therefore, is perhaps the most essential part of an electrical safety program, but arc flash and electrical safety training comes in many formats and lengths, so it’s essential that the training is effective for electrical Qualified Persons.
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arc flash

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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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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