Sponsored by Tyndale Company

An arc flash can reach temperatures hotter than the sun’s surface, yet as many as 750,000 inside electricians working on or near energized electrical equipment aren’t currently provided proper protection from this deadly hazard – despite long-standing OSHA requirements and safety standards such as NFPA 70E that mandate protection, and the availability of proven personal protective equipment.

OSHA’s new arc flash safety guidance – its first in over 20 years – intends to change that. The guidance, which includes both long-form content for employers and a series of three quick-reference materials for workers in the field, is designed to clarify rules and dispel misconceptions leading to the majority of injuries and fatalities. In it, the agency clarifies that de-energized equipment that’s not locked out or tagged out is energized work requiring an energized work permit and appropriate PPE, highlights the fact that low voltage can and does ignite flammable clothing, and emphasizes the importance of electricians wearing appropriate protective apparel and PPE. This webinar will examine the guidance itself, the data behind it, implications for the industry, and the pivotal difference attention to key principles will make in reducing avoidable arc flash injuries and fatalities. Tune in to enhance your safety and OSHA compliance.

Speaker

Scott Margolin, Vice President of Technical, Tyndale Company

Scott has more than 35 years of experience in arc-rated clothing, providing Tyndale with unmatched technical expertise. In his research, he has conducted 3,200-plus arc flashes and nearly 4,000 flash fires internationally. He serves as chair of the Partnership for Electrical Safety (which advocated for the new guidance), is former chair of the arc rating standard (ASTM F1959) committee, and chairs or participates in other industry standard groups. Scott regularly sees reports of preventable arc flash injuries and fatalities and is dedicated to better protecting workers and reducing negative outcomes with education and PPE.

Moderator

Barry Bottino, Associate Editor, Safety+Health magazine.

Barry is associate editor of Safety+Health and serves as co-host of the magazine’s “On the Safe Side” podcast.