Items Tagged with 'Arc flash'

Washington — OSHA has updated its guidance on protecting workers from arc flash hazards.

When do I need an energized work permit?

Eleven miners were injured as a result of an arc flash over a recent six-month period, according to a safety alert from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

NFPA 70E discusses complex and simple lockout/tagout. What is this? Does it apply if the work being performed is nonelectrical, such as a product or material change or repairing a mechanical shaft?

Arlington, VA — Eleven miners in the past six months have been injured as a result of an arc flash, according to a new safety alert from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Does my arc-rated personal protective equipment protect me from direct current arcs?

What are thermochromic solutions, and how can they help protect workers from arc flash hazards?

What is the difference between an electrical risk assessment, a shock assessment and an arc flash assessment?

Electrical incidents happen daily, putting lives and operational continuity at risk. However, there are ways companies can reduce the occurrence of these incidents and protect everyone concerned from the physical, financial, and statutory consequences.