Flame-resistant (FR) garments are an important safety item for workers in the power industry. However, protection varies based on the arc rating of the clothing. Wearers must understand how the FR ...

Understanding and protecting against arc flash and other electrical hazards and meeting the requirements of NFPA 70E has become more widely practiced in the past several years, and “8 cal” has become ...

About six years ago, I was excited and eager to have regular opportunities to get out from behind my computer-aided design (CAD) workstation and visit our utility’s substations, transmission line ...

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 31, 2024 / Industries such as oil and gas, electric utilities, and manufacturing involve higher risks for employees, who may be exposed to dangers like fire, arc ...

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 22, 2026 / In construction and related trades, work environments can present complex safety challenges. A well-managed construction uniform service program ...

Flame-resistant (FR) clothing has come a long way from its origins in the lab of French chemist Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, who first discovered that ammonium phosphates and borax were capable of making ...

WILLISTON, N.D. -- When Jim Bacon and Bryan Johnson came to North Dakota to see what the oil boom was all about, one thing they saw was a need for fire-resistant clothing. Bacon, a former sales ...

Made from Tencate Tecasafe Plus fabric in khaki or dark navy, this line of flame-resistant (FR) apparel includes a work shirt, a relaxed-fit work pant, and a work coverall. This flame-resistant (FR) ...

Electrical workers face the risk of unexpected arc flash incidents throughout their daily operations by the very nature of their job. The right apparel can offer protection and peace of mind. NFPA 70E ...

As a safety professional, your organizational leadership is looking to you to find ways to cut costs without sacrificing safety. In this belt-tightening environment, direct-cash outlays for personal ...