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 ...

Electrical environments are extremely dangerous for workers, with arc-flash hazards on the rise due to an increased demand in electricity and energy, meaning that workers are at risk now more than ...

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

The Category 3 jackets and overalls are windproof and waterproof. The lightweight ARC-Rated outerwear from Lac-Mac Ltd. provides foul-weather protection against the risk of an electric arc incident ...

Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released updated personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance to provide Americans working on energized ...

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 protection, proper personal protective equipment is essential to reducing the severity of injuries. On Aug. 24, 2011, Brandon Schroeder took a shortcut. An electrician with ...

MARBLEHEAD, Mass., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Partnership for Electrical Safety (PES) hosted its inaugural Washington, DC Member Meeting on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, March 26 with over 30 ...