The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace has been around since 1979. The sections related to electric arc flash were introduced back in ...

Page 2 of 3. Arc Flash & Flash Fire Apparel: Multi-Hazard Protection. Dec 01, 2014; In the PPE industry, there has been an increase in the need and innovation for multi-hazard PPE--that is ...

The ASTM F-1959 protocol mentioned above clarifies either the arc thermal performance value (ATPV) or the Energy Breakopen Threshold (EBT) to designate the system’s formal arc rating. If the ASTM ...

Manufacturers are required to indicate the arc rating of their garments and most will list this crucial number on their labels. Wearing multiple layers of arc-rated clothing will increase ...

Formed in 2020 to advocate for proper PPE and arc-rated and flame resistant (AR/FR) clothing for all Americans conducting work on or near energized electrical equipment, PES represents the leading ...

Laundering arc-rated clothing . Proper care for arc-rated clothing, including shirts, pants, coveralls, and suits, starts with following the manufacturer’s laundering instructions to preserve their ...

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On June 1, 2015, federal OSHA released an Interpretation Letter requiring that employers train employees on the laundering requirements of fire retarding (FR) and arc-rated clothing.. The question ...