Hugh Hoagland was the presenter on a webcast titled " “Arc Flash University: NFPA 70E PPE Challenges and Solutions.” He also answered several more questions about PPE after the…
Employers need to be aware of an OSHA 1910.269 enforcement date coming up. OSHA 1910.269 applies to the transmission, distribution, and generation of electricity. Information Transfer Until June 30, 2015, no citations will…
Q: Do arc-rated gloves use HRC/ARC level codes, or is that reserved for garments? Should we have HRC/ARC labels on gloves? I lost track of how official the glove standard…
NEW ASTM standard for fabric specifications for welding, grinding, and cutting operations is under development: WK50403. This is a real improvement in welder safety. There is no standard for welding clothing or…
Q: Is it still the case that layering arc-rated PPE is allowed only if those garments have been tested together> I know that clothing has to be tested per ASTM…
So who carries the responsibility of paying for Personal Protective Equipment at the workplace? A few interesting questions were asked of OSHA last year on who pays for the personal…