It’s also important to physically inspect each item before wearing it in the field. Workers should look for rips, tears, holes, burn marks, and other signs that the item needs to be replaced.

The arc flash PPE categories are generalized recommendations for some common circumstances, and the appropriate category for a situation is found by reading tables in NFPA 70E. Where the PPE tables do ...

Under the NFPA 70E-2015 standard, all exposed skin is to be covered with arc-rated clothing, such that an ear plug would not be the primary protection for an arc flash burn.

OAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Enespro PPE, manufacturer of innovative, USA-made electrical personal protective equipment (PPE) has today announced that AirLite™ arc flash ...

While arc flash injuries can be to the face, hand, or body, hands are normally first to catch fire. Therefore you don't want to wear gloves that will burn, catch fire, or not protect from heat.

This PPE features a fully launderable jacket, offering users cost savings while helping to reduce landfill waste and minimize the PPE’s environmental impact. PIP ® Pyrad ® by GORE-TEX Labs represents ...

The new lift-front face shield of this hood provides a larger viewing area through which users can see the energized equipment. By enhancing the area of view to see potential hazards and users’ ...

OAK BROOK, Ill., May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Enespro PPE, 2018 NECA Showstopper Award winner and manufacturer of innovative, USA-made personal protective equipment (PPE) for the electrical ...

But perhaps it isn't so rare. As many as 10 U.S. workers are killed or injured everyday in arc-flash accidents, according to the research firm Capshell Inc. And the devastating consequences of an arc ...

Leading local safety wear manufacturer Bova, a BBF Safety Group brand has launched its range of BOVA Arc Flash Protection garments. The range has been designed to provide the best balance of inherent ...

Are all arc flash PPE items applicable for all scenarios? The answer to this question is, “absolutely not!” When an arc flash analysis has been performed and stickers have been placed on your ...