First guidance update in almost twenty years tells workers: “Don’t wear fuel”
November 25, 2024
OSHA's first arc-flash guidance update in almost 20 yearsprovides guidance to ensure that arc-flash protective clothing and equipment is provided for and worn by anyone working on or near energized equipment.
Let’s explore what FR hi-vis clothing is (and what it is not), as well as applications of when employees might need both flame protection and enhanced visibility.
Regular inspections and the implementation of advanced technologies, such as IoT sensors, are essential for early risk detection and prevention of catastrophic events.
Agency says manufacturer could have prevented an electrician from suffering severe burns during an electrical arc blast if required safety standards were followed.
Most professionals already understand the need for eye protection and burn prevention, but gas hazards deserve attention, too. Welding fume safety is an essential, if less evident, part of workshop safety.