The fabric forms a protective carbonaceous char during an arc flash, mitigating heat transfer while also shielding the wearer’s skin. It has been tested in line with NFPA 70E standards, meaning that ...

This action is OSHA’s first arc-flash guidance update in almost 20 years. It consists of four parts, including a detailed document for employers and three one-page documents for workers. The new ...

“So your primary eye protection is safety glasses—they should always be worn underneath the welding helmet. With safety glasses, we can be 10 times closer [to the arc] than if we weren’t wearing them.

Six steps that plant managers and operators should take care to implement, to raise safety awareness and reduce the incidence of arc flashes. An arc flash occurs due to a phase-to-ground or ...

ARC FACT The arc blast can rupture ear drums and project molten metal into the face and lungs without adequate PPE protection. G39 Working In the Vicinity Of DNO / IDnO Electrical Equipment ...

It’s important to note that this article is a technical interpretation by the author based on the published release of the CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety Standard, 2021 Edition and is not an ...

Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the release of a new lift-front hood in their Ultralight Series of Arc Flash PPE. The lift-front hoods provide a larger viewing area through the ...

Leading local safety wear manufacturer Bova, a BBF Safety Group brand has launched its range of BOVA Arc Flash Protection garments. The range has been designed to provide the best balance of ...

As mentioned, PPE is the last line of defence against an arc flash, where serious damage can occur if the correct arc-flash PPE is not worn. An arc flash can cause damage in the way of serious ...