About ArcWear
Hugh Hoagland
Founder of ArcWear Hugh Hoagland is among the world's foremost experts on electrical arc testing and safety. His career began with safety testing at LG&E Energy, later, he became R & D Director for NASCO, a manufacturer of protective outerwear solutions. He helped develop most of the arc-resistant rainwear used in the world today as well as creating the first face shield to protect against electric arcs.
Before moving to full-time training and consulting, Hugh worked for Cintas developing their strategy for meeting the needs of OSHA 1910.269 and NFPA 70E standards. He has helped to develop legislation and standards in both the US and Europe. He sits on several industry committees and is a featured speaker at safety conferences and events around the world.
Mikhail Golovkov
Test Engineer ArcWear Mikhail Golovkov began his career as an electrical engineer in Moscow, Russia. He graduated from the Moscow Power University and has worked as a design and test engineer for Moscow Utility, Mosenergo, DIACS International, Inc./IPDD, KEMA Powertest and Eaton Corporation before joining ArcWear.com in 2006. Mikhail holds four Russian patents for electrical devices and is a member of ASTM F18 where he is a taskforce chair and active writer of ASTM standards relating to arc flash. Mikhail assists in test protocols for ArcWear at Kinectrics HC Lab and a Russian Lab.
Mikhail has 10 peer reviewed papers on test equipment, test methods, and test results related to PD testing, cable testing and other testing all published in Russian.
