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PPE for Electrical Safety

August 6, 2021May 26, 2021 by Mike Wilson

When it comes to electrical safety, it is important to take a multi-pronged approach to minimize the risk to people in the area. Personal protection equipment, or PPE, for electrical safety may be seen as the last line of defense, but it is still one of the most important things you can do. Having the…

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Understanding Arc Flash PPE Categories

August 6, 2021August 21, 2020 by Mike Wilson

An arc flash is one of the most dangerous events that can occur in the workplace. It occurs when electricity has a path of reduced resistance outside of the cables or systems where it is intended to be to another location. The electricity ‘jumps’ from the wiring to another object through the air. This generates…

Categories Arc Flash PPE Tags Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, OSHA, PPE, Workplace Safety

What is Arc Flash PPE?

August 6, 2021March 6, 2019 by Mike Wilson

Arc flashes are one of the most dangerous electrical hazards in the workplace. The damage to human health can be severe and permanent, from hearing loss to skin burns, and the sudden occurrence of an arc flash may even result in death. Employers will need to assess their facility for arc flash hazards and implement…

Categories Arc Flash PPE Tags Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, OSHA, PPE, Workplace Safety
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