Topics: hazards, Elevator Safety, Facility Safety, Arc Flash, Eye Protection, electrical hazards, Eye & Head protection, Eye and Head Protection
Protect your eyes from the risk of arc flash You already knew that arc flash releases hot gas and radiant energy up to 4 times the temperature of the sun, right? Let’s ponder that for a minute. When arc flash happens, the ambient temperatures can reach 35,000° Fahrenheit. And the arc blast, or ... Read More
Topics: Elevator Safety, Facility Safety, Arc Flash, Flash fire, FR Clothing, Protective clothing, Fire Safety
In a previous post, we talked about different applications for fire-resistant (FR) clothing. Work environments that have a risk of explosions, radiant heat or hazards such as liquid, chemicals, dust or particulates are the most common situations that require a particular form of FR protective wear. ... Read More
Topics: Elevator Safety, Facility Safety, Arc Flash, Flash fire, FR Clothing, Protective clothing, Fire Safety
Along with advances in technology and development has come an increase in situations where workers are exposed to electrical hazards—some of which you wouldn’t even think of and are often overlooked. In order to protect your people, you need to know what the hazards are and what kind of protective ... Read More
