Watch the archived presentation below.

Each year, hundreds of burn injuries and deaths are recorded due to workers being exposed to open flame, high heat, flash fire or arc flash without proper personal protective equipment (PPE). In 2010, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported approximately 200 worker fatalities due to fire and explosions. According to data from the National Fire Protection Association, the National Safety Council and BLS, 5-10 arc flash incidents happen every day across the U.S. Arc flash and flash fires are a matter of life and death. So, how do we protect our workers?

Understanding Electric Arc Flash – An Ergodyne webinar starts with education. Safety professionals joined us on April 30 for this hour-long FR session to learn the basics of electric arc flash, gain insight into all those confusing FR standards and requirements, and learn the proper controls, including PPE, that can help protect workers.

Presenter

Adria Hardy, Ergodyne

Adria Hardy started at Ergodyne in 2010 and is the product manager of the Elements Pillar of products. Her main mission is protecting workers from the elements through training, education and the development of crafty, effective product solutions. A member of NFPA and ASTM, Hardy is knowledgeable on the basics of FR, including FR personal protective equipment, industry hazards, FR labeling, and industry regulations and standards.

Moderator

Kyle W. Morrison, Safety+Health magazine

Kyle W. Morrison, senior associate editor, covers occupational safety and workplace safety regulation for Safety+Health magazine.