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When do I need an energized work permit?

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?

What advancements are being made in the development of multiuse fabrics to protect against thermal hazards?

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

What do workers who are required to wear flame-resistant clothing need to consider when layering for cold weather?

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

Many people claim they “don’t work energized,” and so they don’t need NFPA 70E or personal protective equipment. Is this accurate? What do OSHA and NFPA 70E consider “energized work?”

What are the common terms of protective apparel, and what do they mean?

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