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To Wash or Not to Wash … That Should NOT be the Question.

“How should we be washing and caring for our arc-rated PPE?” is a question that I am asked frequently when working with companies on electrical safety issues across the country. The answer to that question has changed a bit, as we continue to deal with the effects of Covid-19. The one common notion in almost all of these discussions is that arc-rated clothing is hardly being laundered. It was the same with at most recent visit, where they said they have...

Posted By Category: Arc Flash, OtherComments: Comments OffPost Date: September 17, 2021

Gold Face Shields in the Hot Workplace

Workers in Foundries and Smelteries are exposed to high heat during their work casting metals into molds. Heating up metal requires extremely high levels of heat. Stainless steel, for instance, melts at ~2750°, which creates a dangerous level of radiant heat. Gold has a special property that is used in face shields to reflect that radiant heat away from the wearer. The worker is exposed to less heat and is feeling cooler. By fusing a face shield with gold, Oberon creates a...

Posted By Category: Heat ReflectiveComments: Comments OffPost Date: September 3, 2021

Arc Flash PPE Inspection Information

Arc Flash PPE Inspection Information Inspecting an Arc flash suit takes between 3-5 minutes to thoroughly inspect a suit. Besides being required per NFPA 70E Putting a suit into service with compromised protective properties can have serious consequences NFPA 70E 2021 states in 130.7 (13): “Arc Rate Apparel shall be inspected before each use.  Work clothing or arc flash suits that are contaminated or damaged to the extent that their protective qualities are impaired shall not be used. Protective items that become...

Posted By Category: OtherComments: Comments OffPost Date: August 27, 2021

Blended Learning is The Best Arc Flash Training

Many people refer to workplace electrical safety training as “arc flash training”. However, workplace electrical safety training goes far beyond teaching workers about electrical hazards and should be focused on instructing them on how to work safely. How to Improve Training Effectiveness The most effective training includes practical knowledge that can be immediately applied the very next time any worker is exposed to an electrical hazard. This article will discuss the use of a blended learning model using, first, eLearning technology and...

Posted By Category: OtherComments: Comments OffPost Date: August 17, 2021

Consideration: Condition of Maintenance

Imagine going through the process of ensuring a safe electrical working environment:   Developing a robust written electrical safety program. Insuring qualifications of electrical workers match their job description and skill requirements. Training those workers to identify the hazards and reduce the risk associated with electrical work. Spendingbig money on arc flash and electric shock risk assessments and notifyingyour workforce via current equipment labeling.  Researching, procuringandimplementing a PPE program.   This hasn’t been an easy road to say the least. However, there may be a hidden...

Posted By Category: Arc Flash, OtherComments: Comments OffPost Date: August 5, 2021
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