NFPA 70E-2018 Conformity Assessment–What Does it Mean?
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace made a change in 2018 that directly affects PPE and how conformity may be determined.The mandatory requirement is a little different from the…
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace made a change in 2018 that directly affects PPE and how conformity may be determined.The mandatory requirement is a little different from the…
ASTM F1506-17a published with changes to title, scope, and use:New title: “Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective Clothing Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and…
Register for a free webinar, hosted by Safety + Health Magazine, on Thursday, November 30th at 12:00 p.m. Central to learn about how the NFPA 70E changes affect PPE for…
A new version of ASTM F2178, Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating and Standard Specification for Eye or Face Protective Products has been published.Changes to the standard include more detailed…
The new standard clarifies that the fabric in fabric based hoods can be the limiting factor in an arc rating. While ArcWear’s arc flash testing has always assumed this, other labs have…
Every year, Safety + Health Magazine asks experts to provide a look into the future of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Read the 2017 article to learn about the current challenges faced by…