Items Tagged with 'Arc flash'

What does OSHA’s new arc flash guidance mean for employers who don’t have a comprehensive electrical safety program that incorporates employee protection from arc flash hazards?

Washington — For workers who are exposed to arc flash hazards, the type of personal protective clothing they’re wearing may mean the difference between being severely injured or walking away unharmed.

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?