arc flash protection Articles
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OH&S salutes 2010 product of the year award winners
Editor Jerry Laws and other staff members from Occupational Health & Safety presented trophies and gold ribbons Tuesday to representatives of the 16 companies that won the magazine's 2010 New Product of the Year Awards. This second annual contest attracted a new high of 42 products in 17 award categories, with an independent panel of three highly qualified judges choosing the winners. "Our ...
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Flame Resistant Clothing
Flame resistant (FR) clothing is designed as a means or protection against potentially fatal flash fire and arc flash environments. The main source of fatal and serious burn injuries are usually due to the igniting of an individual’s clothing. Flame resistant clothing allows precious time for the person wearing the clothes and also helps to prevent clothing ignition. Keep in mind, no garment ...
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Five safety innovations for electrical hazard protection
Electrical workers are exposed to potentially dangerous situations and environments every day. One of the most dangerous threats is an arc flash - an electrical hazard that can raise temperatures up to 35,000 degrees F and cause harm to people and equipment. The National Electrical Code (NEC) was established in 1897 to help protect workers from electrical hazards such as an arc flash. And today, ...
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What you need to know about PPE Arc Flash
Personal protective equipment, or PPE is designed to protect employees from serious workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Besides face shields, safety glasses, hard hats, and safety shoes, personal protective equipment, or PPE includes a variety of devices and garments such as goggles, ...
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