Electricians face many challenges on the job, including shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blasts, all of which can cause lasting injuries or death. Construction electrical work is considered ...

When it comes to arc flash labeling, out-of-compliance results in both increased liability and compromising personnel safety ...

What are some PPE boiler technicians need—and why does arc-flash gear matter? Today on Weekly Boiler Tips we're breaking down the core safety equipment every boiler room demands: safety glasses, ...

An important 2006 paper on arc flash testing done according to the IEEE 1584 standard was named the first place prize paper recently, IEEE and the company Ferraz Shawmut announced. The paper's authors ...

Electrical crews rarely operate in ideal conditions. Most of the time, crews are making repairs and improvements in vast, open spaces. That makes workers more vulnerable to risks and hazardous ...

It’s been a very long time, in fact 20 years, since OHSA has updated its arc flash guidance. “OSHA’s new guidance, issued on November 25, targets two major causes of arc flash injuries and fatalities, ...

The topic of layering arc-rated apparel and its protection in comparison to other protective apparel is often a hot topic of discussion. There is currently not an industry standard or requirement we ...

An arc flash occurs due to a phase-to-ground or phase-to-phase short circuit. The extreme heat, light, and pressure blasts associated with these events make it necessary to take precautions when ...

Schneider Electric releases pioneering study assessing arc flash risk in 800 VDC data centers aligning with world's leading hyperscalers ...

Study provides some of the industry's first data on managing 800 VDC safety risks and safely adopting new power architectures for AI data ...