PPE

Arc flash apparel suits, specifically designed to protect against the hazards of arc flash incidents, were first introduced in the late 1980s. According to Industrial Safety & Hygiene News, “Most were made from double-layer 6 oz/yd2 NOMEX® and used polycarbonate (plastic) windows.” Arc testing of clothing and PPE began in 1996. Since then, arc rated … Read more

Arc flash events are one of the most serious and potentially fatal hazards faced by electricians and other tradespeople who work with or near energized electrical equipment and components. Arc flash accidents can result in life-altering injuries (including hearing loss, eye damage or blindness, lung damage, nerve damage, cardiac arrest, and severe disfiguring burns), as … Read more