ONJune 11, 1999, an electrician was troubleshooting the emergency power system. After testing the transfer panel, he moved to the emergency breaker compartment (480 volts, 200 amps), removed the cover ...

Have you ever found yourself faced with an electrical task that involves a potential arc flash hazard, and the first question you ask is: “What level of personal protective equipment (PPE) do I need ...

Every day, an estimated five to 10 arc flash incidents occur and more than 2,000 people are hospitalized each year, according to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). With arc flash and ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors introduce an additional, final video interview of its Faces of Fire/Electrical series, which features ...

The damage resulting from a small arc flash involving a 120VAC duplex receptacle within a single gang box. Harnessed electrical energy has the potential to end human life. Therefore, most electrical ...

Electrical safety compliance may be difficult to achieve, especially, since many safety specialists may not necessarily have a detailed understanding of electrical equipment contained inside ...

Tri-State Generation and Transmission requires its linemen to wear flame-retardant clothing and use the proper tools and personal protective equipment when working ...

A recent survey conducted by Littelfuse reveals that arc-flash safety is a priority among plant professionals and that protection technologies such as arc-flash relays are rapidly growing in ...

MARBLEHEAD, Mass., Sept. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The leading companies in the Arc-Rated (AR) & Flame-Resistant (FR) clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) industry announced today the ...

Arc flash is defined as an explosive release of energy caused by an electrical arc. Typically, the arc results from either a phase-to-ground or phase-to-phase fault created by many possible events.

Electrical workers face the risk of unexpected arc flash incidents throughout their daily operations by the very nature of their job. The right apparel can offer protection and peace of mind. NFPA 70E ...