A Q&A with Rich Gojdics, Senior Vice President of Sales, National Safety Apparel. Q: How do we identify potential risks and threats and why is it important to identify these to know the right arc flash and electrical PPE to outfit the worker? Electricians and qualified workers who approach energized electrical circuits and conductors with…
Read More >>The Partnership for Electrical Safety is very happy to share significant breaking news – the United States Congress has just included very specific language on arc flash and PPE and urged OSHA to act to protect hundreds of thousands of commercial, industrial, and residential American electrical workers from this deadly hazard. The passage is in…
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By Tim Piemonte & Rachel Metea, Contributors Electrical shock is incredibly dangerous. Not only is it dangerous, but it is also a common occurrence where resulting injuries—if not fatal—can lead to lifelong complications. More than 90 % of electrical fatalities among US workers are due to electrical shock [1]. This number does not even include…
Read More >>By: Dave Hernandez, Contributor The use of Solar Photovoltaic Systems is expanding across the country. Safety can be a special challenge for emerging technology like these systems because there are fewer resources available. Understanding the foundations of Solar PV systems will help you better understand the safety protocols that are unique to the equipment. Solar…
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By Ryan Berg, Contributor Assuring the safety of utility and electrical professionals working in high voltage areas is the first priority on any jobsite. In deciding how best to do that, it is important to not only consider the essential tools and equipment that will help provide protection for the immediate job at-hand, but also…
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By Kevin Pietras, Contributor Electrification is a vital path toward a cooler planet. Widespread electrification could rapidly decarbonize the world by moving it away from fossil fuels. U.S. carbon emissions could be cut up to 80% by 2035 through swift deployment of existing electrification technologies. McKinsey estimates that half of the fossil fuels used to generate…
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By James Strohecker, Contributer In an arc flash, the most common and most severe injuries are burns. These burns are caused by the extreme heat given off by the runaway arc; the radiant heat that spreads out in all directions. As a result, NFPA 70E includes a “stay-back” distance intended to limit these burns. The…
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A Q&A with MELTRIC. Q: Tell us a little about MELTRIC MELTRIC is best known for manufacturing industrial UL/CSA listed Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles that feature DECONTACTOR™ technology and push-button circuit disconnection for enhanced user safety and electrical performance. The technology behind our Switch-Rated products was developed specifically to address the shortcomings and safety hazards…
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• 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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