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…
ASTM F1506-17 published with new information on garment repairs:Repairs to critical seams must be made with inherently FR threadPatches to repair rips smaller than 0.5″² must be FR fabric, and…
Q: What are the retest requirements for arc flash PPE?A: This is a question we get a lot, and we hear it from both manufacturers and end users. Read on to…
Read our article in Incident Prevention Magazine to learn ways to maximize arc rated gear. Selection, application, comfort, and care are discussed, as well as specific PPE products like hoods and gloves.Questions? Contact…
“The main thing that I would say to anybody doing electrical switching or electrical work is PPE works if you use it….”An arc flash accident can happen to anyone–listen in for Brian’s…
Similar but different – How do you tell the difference Between Arc Rated (AR), Flash Fire Rated (FFR), and Flame Resistant (FR)? In 2012, NFPA 70E changed the terminology referencing…