Human error often causes arc flash accidents
Will you please describe a typical arc flash accident that you would be called on to investigate? If possible, please include the root cause of the accident, the type of equipment involved, the tools...
View ArticleLayering flame-resistant clothing
When it comes to electric arc flash protection, can “layering” flame-resistant garments be a cost-effective, practical way to clothe workers as they move between tasks with different hazard ratings?
View ArticleProper arc-rated clothing
I work in a hot environment, and the protective arc-rated clothing required increases discomfort and fatigue. Are there certain choices in arc-rated clothing available that are cooler and more...
View ArticleArc flash label changes
What does the 2012 edition of the NFPA 70E standard require for arc flash labels?
View ArticleChoosing appropriate flame-resistant apparel
How do facility managers assess potential arc flash risks and select the appropriate flame-resistant apparel?
View ArticleElectrical safety
I’m the safety manager at my company, and I’ve just been assigned to hire someone to do an arc flash hazard analysis. Where do I begin?
View ArticleNew protective clothing regulations
What are the implications of the new OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 regulation?
View ArticleArc flash boundary
The 2015 edition of the National Fire Protection Association 70E standard presents two methods for selecting the correct personal protective equipment when working inside the arc flash boundary. How do...
View ArticleProviding training on NFPA 70E
As an employer am I legally obligated to provide NFPA 70E training and, if so, are there specific documentation requirements for the training?
View ArticleEmploying high-resistance grounding technology
In the recent edition of NFPA 70E, high-resistance grounding is recognized as an arc flash reduction technology. In what way does employing HRG technology address the concern regarding arc flash?
View ArticleElectrical safety
What recent innovations have the potential to protect workers from electrical injuries?
View ArticleOverlooked FR issues
Arc-rated/flame-resistant garments must be worn correctly to achieve maximum protection. What are some considerations that are often overlooked?
View ArticleProper installation of arc-resistant equipment
How do I navigate the implementation of medium-voltage arc-resistant equipment?
View ArticleElectrical safety
How often should we review our arc flash study? Do older buildings have a grandfather clause? With the changes in IEEE 1584, do we have any liability if we don’t recalculate because some areas will...
View ArticleLaundering hi-vis AR/FR garments
How many launderings are high-visibility arc-rated/flame-resistant garments good for before they’re either no longer FR or too faded to meet ANSI standards?
View ArticleSAM and hazardous energy
Spot the hazard, assess the risk, make the change – these are common risk mitigation practices for employees working in and around the manufacturing production process. But what about the energy that...
View ArticleUnderstanding and eliminating arc flash
What is the leading cause of arc flash, and what procedural changes can be adopted to eliminate the threat?
View ArticleAll about electrical risk assessments
What is the difference between an electrical risk assessment, a shock assessment and an arc flash assessment?
View ArticleTerms and acronyms of protective apparel
What are the common terms of protective apparel, and what do they mean?
View ArticleThe myth of ‘de-energized work’
Many people claim they “don’t work energized,” and so they don’t need NFPA 70E or personal protective equipment. Is this accurate? What do OSHA and NFPA 70E consider “energized work?”
View ArticleArc flash protection
What are thermochromic solutions, and how can they help protect workers from arc flash hazards?
View ArticleFR apparel in cold weather
What do workers who are required to wear flame-resistant clothing need to consider when layering for cold weather?
View ArticleProper PPE for direct current arcs
Does my arc-rated personal protective equipment protect me from direct current arcs?
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