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Arc flash gloves: Understanding the differences can save a life
By Brian Hall The following article on arc flash gloves is featured in the July issue of ASSE's Professional Safety Magazine. No other piece of electrical PPE has likely saved more lives than gloves. Electricians must often place their hands in energized electrical...
Arc flash gloves: Understanding the differences can save a life
By Brian Hall The following article on arc flash gloves is featured in the July issue of ASSE's Professional Safety Magazine. No other piece of electrical PPE has likely saved more lives than gloves. Electricians must often place their hands in energized electrical...
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Taking Care of Your Electrical PPE
NFPA 70E article 130.7(B) Care of Equipment discusses the basic requirements for the care and maintenance of electrical personal protective equipment. Because this equipment may save a life one day it is important that it is stored in such a way to protect it from...
Choosing the right electrical safety training
If you are one of the many who is trying to decide how to provide electrical safety training for your employees, you are not alone. We are often asked how many hours of training are required per NFPA 70E. Although NFPA 70E contains guidance concerning the training of...
Layering of arc rated clothing
Wearing arc rated clothing over the top of other arc rated clothing is commonly referred to as layering. Layering can be an effective way of increasing protection from arc flash hazards while providing a higher level of employee comfort. However, the layering of arc...
Why do I need an Arc Flash Study?
Here is a little background about the guidelines we work with. They will help explain why you need an evaluation: Rozel's service proposals are written in accordance with the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association's standard NFPA 70E. This is the...
What causes an arc flash to be big or small?
What causes an arc flash to be big or small? We calculate arc flash "size" by following the equations described in IEEE 1584 2018. These equations are based on real life testing and measuring of arc flashes. Below is a simple explanation of what can cause the arc...
Electric shocks can lead to deadly falls
I recently read a news story where a worker at a medical center suffered from a fatal fall. The worker was changing a fluorescent light ballast with the power on was shocked and fell to his death. In this case the worker was only 6 feet off the floor. Unfortunately,...
Is PPE required when working on 120-volt circuits?
One of the more common tasks for an industrial electrician is to troubleshoot energized terminal points in 120-volt control panels. When machines stop running this is usually the first place we turn to determine the problem. Although the equipment in these panels is...
Arc Flash Obvious Areas for Concern
There are some obvious areas that typically result with high arc flash hazards. When we walk through a facility for the first time, we will notice these areas and immediately realize that we may soon be applying a sticker indicating a high arc flash value. Where are...
Insulated Tools Reduces Risk to Electrical Workers
What are insulated tools and why do I need them? Insulated tools are hand tools used by electrical workers, designed to reduce the risk of electric shock, electrocution, and arc flash. The use of insulated tools are required per OSHA and NFPA 70E standards and are a...