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April 25, 2025

Do I Need AR PPE for Low Voltage Work?

When you hear “low voltage,” it’s easy to assume low risk — but that assumption can be dangerous, even fatal. Most arc flash injuries occur on systems rated at 480 volts and below, where electrical work is frequent, and PPE is often overlooked due to the false belief that “low […]
April 11, 2025

De-Energized or Not? OSHA Clarifies Arc Flash & Electrical Safety Rules

We’re continuing our series on OSHA’s new arc flash guidance by tackling a common question: What constitutes de-energized work? In the electrical industry, it’s common to hear: “I don’t work energized, so I don’t need personal protective equipment (PPE).” But that assumption can be dangerous. OSHA and NFPA 70E provide […]
April 4, 2025

The Truth About Lockout/Tagout and Arc-Flash PPE

We’re continuing our series on OSHA’s new arc-flash guidance by tackling a common question: Do you need arc-rated(AR) personal protective equipment (PPE) during the lockout/tagout (LOTO) process? It’s easy to assume that LOTO is de-energized work – but that’s not actually the case. Every step of the LOTO process must […]
March 28, 2025

Do I Need AR PPE to Use a Voltmeter or Multimeter?

In the past, many inside electricians didn’t wear arc-rated (AR) clothing or personal protective equipment (PPE) because they believed they weren’t working on energized equipment. But OSHA’s updated arc flash safety guidance changes previous assumptions about what constitutes de-energized work.
March 14, 2025

Do I Need Arc-Rated PPE to Open a Residential Breaker Panel?

OSHA released new Arc Flash Guidance in November 2024 to ensure that arc-rated (AR) clothing and equipment is provided to and worn by anyone working on or near energized equipment. In particular, this guidance clarifies that even low-voltage systems, including 120/208V, can generate arc flashes with more than enough energy […]
March 6, 2025

Do I Need Arc-Rated PPE to Open an Energized Breaker Panel?

If you’re doing any kind of electrical work, you may be exposed to arc flash hazards. Even environments typically considered “low risk,” like opening an energized breaker panel, can pose the threat of an arc flash incident and cause life-threatening harm. That’s why OSHA’s latest Arc Flash Guidance, released in […]
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