It’s a force that can set clothing or skin on fire, send debris flying like shrapnel, melt metals, start fires or send a worker tumbling from a large height. An arc flash can kill or seriously hurt a ...

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 ...

Arc flash and shock hazards continue to take their toll. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), five to 10 arc flash incidents occur every day, and more than 2,000 people are ...

When electrical equipment must be maintained or repaired while energized, an arc flash hazard may be present. Affected workers need to know what steps should be taken to stay safe. Arc flash warning ...

Arc flash is the leading cause of serious injuries and deaths on the job in the electrical industry. In fact, as many as eight out of 10 electrical injuries are caused by burns that result from ...

“When I looked back and saw that I had no pants on the back of my legs, and literally, the skin was hanging off my arms and my legs, I just knew something horrific had happened.” So begins the story ...

Today on Weekly Boiler Tips we're breaking down the core safety equipment every boiler room demands.

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

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 ...