The NFPA 70E-2000 Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces may be purchased through the National Fire Protection Association's Web site, www.nfpa.org.

When electrical workers experience an arc flash, the arc flash itself often is not what causes significant burn injury. Injuries occur when non-FR clothing ignites and fuels the flame, thereby ...

The latest FR clothing products for electrical workers. High-performance fiber Introduced in May 2011, Kermel Co. has developed lighter weight solutions (6.1 oz/yd2) for reaching the Class 2 ...

Depending upon their work environment, electricians may wear everything from hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses to fall-protection equipment, flame-resistant clothing, and face shields. If not ...

OSHA gives no guidance regarding flame-resistant (FR) clothing for arc flash protection. For that information, you have to consult an outside source such as the National Fire Protection Association's ...

National Electrical Code Section 110.16 Flash Protection The NEC states, "Electrical equipment, such as switchboards, panelboards, industrial control panels, meter socket enclosures, and motor ...