Archive for June, 2013

What Is An Arc Flash

Wednesday, June 26th, 2013

An arc flash is the sudden release of intense light and heat produced from an electric arc. An Arc Flash occurs during an arc fault, a type of electrical explosion or short circuit condition, which passes through a luminous bridge formed in a gap between two electrodes.

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Navy to provide flame resistant work clothing for all US sailors

Saturday, June 1st, 2013

This article from the StarTribune is very interesting concerning the US Navy and their work uniforms for sailors.

It goers to show how a lack of education can contribute to dangerous situations even for the Navy. Having performed certain burn tests the Navy has learned the risks involved in not wearing flame resistant clothing.
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