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Cleaning your Arc Flash Kit & Equipment
Arc flash clothing and PPE can be expensive, which is why it is important to properly take care of them. The highly engineered materials used to make these products require regular and effective cleaning in order to do their job of protecting the wearer from harm. This is because substances like chemicals, oil, and dirt can impact the effectiveness of the garments.
In addition to this, if numerous employees wear the same arc flash clothing or PPE, they could potentially transmit disease. This is why ensuring proper hygiene and cleanliness is a priority.
Arc Flash Analysis: The Complete Step by Step Guide
How to perform an Arc Flash Risk Assessment
An Arc Flash Risk Assessment is the overall process that identifies hazards, estimates the potential severity of injury or damage to health, estimates the likelihood of occurrence of injury or damage to health, and determines if protective measures are required.
The 4 main steps to consider when performing an Arc Flash Risk Assessment.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Categories explained
The Personal Protective Equipment Regulation is a European one but it is one of the most stringent enforcement regulation relating to PPE in the world which is why the level of European PPE compliance is typically very high, especially relating to the Category 3 (Complex) which Arc Flash Protective Clothing is in.
This blog will explain the purpose, scope and timescale of the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
