National Safety Apparel (NSA) makes protection convenient with a variety of kits that guard you from Arc Flash and fierce weather conditions. Select from these kits to meet your needs: head protection that comes in 10 cal, 12 cal, or 20 cal; base layers for protection and comfort; complete arc flash kits available from HRC Level 2 to HRC Level 4, 8 cal/cm²  to 100 cal/cm²; winter wear; or rainwear.

RoofTop Freestanding Counterweight Anchor. This rooftop anchor does not require attachments to a working surface and provides a safe and versatile fall arrest tie-off point. A swiveling D-ring integrated into the assembly allows the worker to move freely 360°.

Tingley Rubber Corporation, a leading supplier of protective footwear and clothing, has expanded its product offering of the highly successful Job Sight FR™ line of high visibility flame resistant apparel. The revolutionary new Eclipse™ offers Quad-Hazard™ protection in a high visibility, liquidproof, arc flash and flash fire compliant suit designed for affordable safety and comfort.

San Diego CA -- “This year’s event is our biggest show to date, with the highest attendance ever,” said Deborah A.P. Hersman, president and CEO of the National Safety Council (NSC), at the annual National Safety Congress and Expo held here in San Diego.

Electrical safety in the workplace is an important topic that is addressed by NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® (2015 edition). This document addresses arc flash and shock hazards, and there is a need for more factual incident data on the actual hazards that may be experienced when equipment faults or adverse electrical events occur.

In 2007, General Electric surveyed industry professionals working in facilities related to the oil and gas industry, pulp and paper industry, and power generation. Survey questions were directed at whether or not workers in these industries knew the current hazard risk categories in their facilities.

Three key factors can determine the intensity of an arc flash harm on you: The quantity of fault current available in your system; the time until an arc flash fault is cleared; your distance from an arc.

Why did OSHA decide to modify its standards for electric power generation, transmission, and distribution work? OSHA last issued rules for the construction of transmission and distribution installations in 1972. Those provisions were out of date and inconsistent with the more recently promulgated general industry standard covering the operation and maintenance of electric power generation, transmission, and distribution lines and equipment.

PBI Lightweight Gold™ 40 cal is the lightest weight, most breathable and most comfortable, Hazards Risk Category (HRC) 4 arc flash system available. Developed by PBI Performance Products, Inc., this unique system combines a proven PBI Gold® outer shell and the original Chambray™ thermal liner, featuring PBI G2 batting.