PPE Categories The idea of the PPE categories was developed by Dr. Tom Neal at DuPont. He sent me his table and a list of the PPE he had tested…
Questions: Does the electrical guarding requirement at 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) apply to voltages below 60 volts DC?2. Will OSHA treat a failure to guard live parts operating below 60 volts…
AGO in Canada developed an FR non-melting insect/bug mesh hood that keeps ticks, mosquitoes, and other insects from a worker's face and neck. This is not arc rated since the rating…
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) completed their investigation of the arc flash incident at Priest Rapids Dam that occurred in October 2015. L&I determined that the arc…
What's to Blame for Cataracts? Cataracts can form on the lens of the eye after the eye has sustained an injury; or as a result of other medical issues, like…
Updated December 2023 Q: Can an electrical worker wear a normal belt buckle? Are there arc-rated or dielectric belts? A: NFPA® 70E® prohibits qualified persons from taking conductive objects into…