The PYRAD products: The GORE-TEX PYRAD® fabric, which PIP® incorporates in a line of its electrical safety products, is self-extinguishing. What does that mean and why is it important? It means, after the fabric is exposed to an arc flash it will not continue to burn. Obviously, to minimize the chance of burns to the…
Read More >>To reduce workplace accidents, it is vital to ensure that everyone is wearing the right PPE. The innovative color-coded TraffiSystem was developed by Traffi as a simple and common-sense approach to raising safety awareness. Traffi’s innovative products offer best-in-class grip, cut protection, dexterity, and/or breathability – the range’s breadth is due to specific gloves being…
Read More >>Safety helmets reduce the risk of traumatic brain injuries resulting from slips, trips or falls. By Kyle Anderson, Contributor The need for innovative head protection is as great as ever in the electrical industry. One of the greatest hazards the electrical workforce faces is the extraordinarily high risk of both fatal and nonfatal occupational traumatic…
Read More >>Being dressed for safety is more than fashionable, it is a life saver. By Richard A. Rivkin, Contributor The utilities industry (including electricity, communication, gas, water, and sewage) is undeniably one of the most crucial industries for the U.S. economy. It is also among the most dangerous for workers, especially those involved in power generation,…
Read More >>It’s important to directly address safety hazards, outside factors and employee requests. By Jeff DuLong, Contributor People who work in the electrical industry face a wide range of safety hazards and considerations that make choosing the right personal protective equipment (PPE) incredibly important. The right PPE, from both a standards requirement and comfort perspective, can…
Read More >>How to protect the gloves that protect you. By Richard Rivkin, Contributor Contact with or exposure to electricity continues to be one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries in the United States. Between 2011 and 2021, there were 1,201 workplace fatalities involving electricity reported by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…
Read More >>Leaders in Electrical Safety
• Aramark
• Bowtie Engineering
• Enespro
• Ericson
• I-Gard Corporation
• IRISS
• KERMEL, INC.
• Lakeland Industries
• MELTRIC Corporation
• National Safety Apparel
• National Technology Transfer
• Oberon
• Saf-T-Gard
• SEAM Group
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