Arc-flash garments and equipment are designed to ensure the most effective protection on the job from potentially hazardous materials and environments. These garments are most effective when they are new, before they are worn and laundered, where they can become worn down or potentially damaged.
Although arc-flash PPE does not technically ever expire, there is definitely a maximum … Read More...
With the proper selection of flame resistant (FR) rainwear, workers whose job requires them to be out in inclement weather can be safe, comfortable, and dry. When selecting the right FR rainwear the importance of understanding your hazards, along with comfort will enable you to have safer and happier workers.
There is certain rainwear that meet the ASTM … Read More...
When it comes to what a person is required to wear as a base layer under their arc rated FR high visibility clothing such as vest, shirts and jackets I feel there is a need to inform.
In work conditions that are typically quite hot there is a tendency for workers to remove layers of clothing in work … Read More...
The El Niño weather pattern is known to bring heavy rains and flooding in the southern United States and impacts are most noticeable in the wintertime. So how are you going to prepare for this winter season when it comes to your selection of arc rated clothing be it for flash fire or electric arc exposure.
It may … Read More...
Why is it that some FR clothing is rating with an ATPV (Arc Thermal Performance Value) and some arc rated clothing is rated with an EBT (Energy Breakopen Threshold) rating?
The answer is as follows:
An Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) is defined as the arc incident energy required to cause the onset of second-degree burn. The higher … Read More...
The need for flame resistant clothing (FRC) to help keep our workers safe in the oil and gas and electrical industries is on the rise along with improvements in safety standards and fabric enhancements. Growth in personnel in these Industries has increased significantly providing the demand for more protective and comfortable FR clothing.
As the Standards have evolved … Read More...
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For this weekend only get yourself moisture wicking long sleeve arc rated t-shirts with excellent breathability and drying rate. The fabric meets OSHA 1910.269, is UL Certified for NFPA 2112, and is NFPA 70E Compliant.
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The 1910.269 standard requires that an arc flash analysis be performed on your equipment now such as the substations on site.
Once the analysis has been performed you will have the approach distance for the arc rated PPE. Being anywhere near a substation a person could still be near the limited approach boundary which can sometimes be a … Read More...
Flame Resistant and Arc-rated clothing can be a confusing topic and as a result there are many misconceptions among users of the two types of garments. The most common question users have is: What are the differences between AR and FR clothing?
The main difference between the two is that all arc rated clothing is flame resistant but … Read More...
