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Electrical PPE Requirements For Arc Flash Safety
Electrical PPE, or personal protective equipment, is a critical measure for arc flash safety. Arc flash PPE should include head-to-toe protection against this serious hazard in order to complete the job in the safest, most efficient, and professional manner possible. Appropriate arc flash PPE includes arc-resistant gear, voltage-rated gloves, and…
Read MoreArc Flash Study: What Does It Tell You?
An arc flash study can be conducted nationwide by ESS to determine the risk levels for all areas in which employees may perform work. This study saves lives and money by ensuring safe work practices and minimizing the possibility of injuries and lost time accidents. Arc flash risk assessment is…
Read MoreElectrical PPE Is Crucial To Arc Flash Safety
Electrical PPE, or personal protective equipment, is crucial to arc flash safety. Arc flash PPE should feature head-to-toe protection against this serious hazard in order to complete the job in the safest, most efficient and professional manner possible. Appropriate arc flash PPE includes arc-resistant gear, voltage rated gloves and insulated…
Read MoreArc Flash Risk Assessment Essential For Ensuring Worker Safety
An arc flash risk assessment is required by OSHA and the NFPA 70E to determine the risk level for all areas in which your employees perform work. This is essential to ensuring worker safety, and helps save lives and money by minimizing the risk of injuries and lost time due…
Read MoreAn Arc Flash Risk Assessment Mitigates Risks and Protects Workers
Arc flash risk assessment is one of the most important processes to recognize, measure and mitigate risk to electrical workers. In the event of an electrical incident such as arc flash, electrocution or something else, serious injury and even fatalities can occur. The potential costs for an employer who fails…
Read MoreNFPA 70E Arc Flash Training Is Offered Nationwide By ESS
NFPA 70E arc flash training will keep you up to date with an introductory course to arc flash and electrical hazards. The course covers the complex standards and regulations per the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and NFPA 70E and the latest in OSHA’s enforcement direction of arc flash…
Read MoreArc Flash Can Be Deadly – Electrical Safety Specialists Train Nationwide
Arc flash occurs when an electric current passes through air between ungrounded conductors or between ungrounded conductors and grounded conductors. The temperatures can reach 35,000°F. Exposure to these extreme temperatures both burns the skin directly and causes ignition of clothing, which adds to the burn injury. The majority of…
Read MoreArc Flash Is Regulated By NFPA 70E, NEC, And OSHA – ESS Offers Nationwide Training
Arc flash occurs when an electric current passes through air between ungrounded conductors or between ungrounded conductors and grounded components. The temperatures can reach 35,000°F. Exposure to these extreme temperatures can cause severe burns to the skin and ignite clothing. The majority of hospital admissions due to electrical accidents are…
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