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 ...

An arc flash is a sudden discharge of energy, connecting a component with the ground or another voltage phase in the same system through the air. This discharge can result from loose connections, ...

In November, OSHA released new arc flash guidance for the first time in almost 20 years. The guidance covered various areas of concern, including low-voltage hazards; PPE and arc-rated (AR) clothing; ...

The agency is increasing awareness of lockout/tagout procedures and electrical standards to protect miners from life-threatening explosions.

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, ...

A recent survey conducted by Littelfuse reveals that arc-flash safety is a priority among plant professionals and that protection technologies such as arc-flash relays are rapidly growing in ...

Arc Flash Safety provides a comprehensive review of the ways employees can protect themselves from injuries caused by exposure to arc flash. Arc flash is an intense release of heat and light caused by ...

We often take electricity for granted. We don’t think about it when it is working fine and all our tools, equipment, and appliances are running smoothly. But when we lose electricity, many operations ...

Fabio Pires, 31, held a degree in electrical engineering from the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology and worked for Eversource since 2016. Photo courtesy of Utility Workers Union of America ...

QUINCY, MASS. (WHDH) - MBTA workers have been instructed to place protective covers on top of electrified third rails or turn the power to the rail off during nearby maintenance after an “arc flash” ...

This company has recently launched the M-Defense FR Arc & Flash Fire Resistant (AR/FR) apparel line, engineered to deliver ...