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What's the Difference Between Flash Fire and Ar...
Flash fire and arc flash are distinct workplace hazards that require different types of tested and certified protection. This guide explains the differences between NFPA 2112 flash fire certification and...
What's the Difference Between Flash Fire and Ar...
Flash fire and arc flash are distinct workplace hazards that require different types of tested and certified protection. This guide explains the differences between NFPA 2112 flash fire certification and...
Why Do Non-Electrical Workers Sometimes Need Ar...
Arc flash hazards can affect anyone working near energized electrical equipment, not just electricians. Maintenance technicians, construction workers, truck drivers, supervisors and visitors may all face exposure depending on their...
Why Do Non-Electrical Workers Sometimes Need Ar...
Arc flash hazards can affect anyone working near energized electrical equipment, not just electricians. Maintenance technicians, construction workers, truck drivers, supervisors and visitors may all face exposure depending on their...
What Do NFPA 70E PPE Categories (CAT 1–4) Require?
NFPA 70E's PPE Category system provides four levels of arc-flash protection, from CAT 1 through CAT 4, with minimum arc ratings of 4, 8, 25 and 40 cal/cm². This guide...
What Do NFPA 70E PPE Categories (CAT 1–4) Require?
NFPA 70E's PPE Category system provides four levels of arc-flash protection, from CAT 1 through CAT 4, with minimum arc ratings of 4, 8, 25 and 40 cal/cm². This guide...
What Does an Arc Rating (cal/cm²) Mean?
An arc rating, measured in cal/cm², tells you how much thermal energy an arc-rated garment can withstand before reaching the recognised second-degree burn threshold. This guide explains how arc ratings...
What Does an Arc Rating (cal/cm²) Mean?
An arc rating, measured in cal/cm², tells you how much thermal energy an arc-rated garment can withstand before reaching the recognised second-degree burn threshold. This guide explains how arc ratings...
Should Visitors Wear Fire Safety Workwear on a ...
Visitors on construction sites face the same hazards as workers when they enter an area with an identified flash fire, arc flash or molten metal risk. This guide explains why...
Should Visitors Wear Fire Safety Workwear on a ...
Visitors on construction sites face the same hazards as workers when they enter an area with an identified flash fire, arc flash or molten metal risk. This guide explains why...
Can Ordinary Cotton Workwear Be Used Where Ther...
Ordinary cotton may feel like a safer choice around heat than synthetic fabric, but it is not flame-resistant and should not be relied on where a genuine fire hazard exists....
Can Ordinary Cotton Workwear Be Used Where Ther...
Ordinary cotton may feel like a safer choice around heat than synthetic fabric, but it is not flame-resistant and should not be relied on where a genuine fire hazard exists....