Two Belmont Light line workers were hospitalized after an arc flash occurred while they were working inside manhole near ...

The updated guidance clarifies that voltage level is not the determining factor in the severity of an arc-flash incident. Rather, amperage, cycle time, and worker proximity play critical roles.

Selecting the right arc flash protection starts with understanding and following electrical PPE guidelines, which are based ...

Two electrical workers were injured Tuesday while working outside Belmont High School, fire officials said. The Belmont Fire Department said apparently there was an arc flash in a manhole where the ...

Arc flash clothing for electricians is critical in safeguarding workers from the extreme thermal energy generated by electrical arcing. Electricians must wear flame-resistant (FR) clothing that meets ...

Critical for use near utilities’ generators and substations as well as industrial electrical panels and switch rooms, Dromex ...

If the protective toe cap is crushed or deformed, or the footwear have been exposed to an arc flash incident, they should be retired, even if no visible damage is apparent. Otherwise, manufacturers ...

The incident occurred shortly before 10 a.m. Belmont ... to exit the manhole under their own power. As a result of the arc flash, Belmont High School temporarily lost power.