WESTFIELD — The Western Mass Public Utilities Co-op hosted Rodney Walker, an arc flash survivor on March 13 at the Westfield Gas & Electric/Whip City Fiber Operations Center. Linemen and other field ...

Rising rack densities lead to increased incident energy, elevating the risk of arc flash hazards. Proactively addressing these challenges is critical for protecting personnel, reducing downtime, and ...

According to estimates from OSHA and other industry sources, between five and 10 arc flash incidents occur every day in the United States, which translates to more than 2,000 people treated annually ...

Understanding of the electrical arc flash and electrical shock hazards has vastly improved over the past few years. Employers undertook a concerted effort to issue personal protective equipment (PPE).

Hand protection has evolved significantly since metal and rail workers first used gloves stitched from animal hide to guard against cuts and burns. Today, gloves are designed to protect against ...