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October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026

Arc Flash Incidents Reported in the News Highlight Ongoing Electrical Safety Risks

When arc flash incidents appear in the news one at a time, they can seem isolated. Viewed together, they tell a more concerning story. Tyndale found 18 arc flashes that made the TV news over the 17 months since OSHA released the new arc flash guidance involving commercial and industrial […]
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August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

Arc Week Season 5, Ep. 1: Why Arc Rated Clothing Matters – Don’t Wear Fuel

Why Flammable Clothing Fuels Injury When it comes to thermal hazards like arc flash, flash fire, combustible dust, and others the danger often isn’t just the event itself—it’s the igniting of flammable clothing.  These events are brief and highly directional, and if your clothes catch fire the consequences are severe. […]
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April 26, 2024
April 26, 2024

Why You Should NOT Wear Athletic Shirts Underneath Your AR / FR Garments

It’s critical to wear arc-rated and flame resistant (AR / FR) clothing while working in energized environments. Equally important, however, is what not to wear underneath your protective clothing, specifically moisture-wicking athletic wear. Tune in to the video below as our Lead Corporate Safety and Technical Trainer, Jason Brozen explains […]
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February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024

Consequences of Arc Flash Exposure: Testing FR vs. Non-FR

Over the years, Tyndale has released numerous videos demonstrating the dangers of arc flash exposure. In these videos, we emphasize the importance of wearing proper protection in the workplace to mitigate arc flash hazards by demonstrating the common mistakes made when wearing arc-rated and flame resistant (AR / FR) apparel. […]
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December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023

DC-Cember: Unwrapping the Dangers of Direct Current Arcs

Tyndale is proud to present our new December video series, DC-Cember: Unwrapping the Dangers of Direct Current Arcs, where we emphasize the importance of proper protection against direct current (DC) hazards. Through our own video footage, we reveal the cold, hard truth to electrical workers everywhere and how they can […]
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June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023

EVs and the DC Hazard: Non-AR Hi-Vis Vest & Outerwear in a DC Arc

Welcome to our BONUS episode of EVs and the DC Hazard with Scott Margolin, Vice President of Technical at Tyndale. Today, we are focusing on the importance of understanding the risks associated with wearing flammable high-visibility (hi-vis) vests and outerwear in the presence of a DC arc. Many people in […]
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March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023

Dangers of Improper Wear Flash Fire: Episode 6 – Flammable High Visibility Vest & Outerwear Over FRC

Welcome to another episode of The Dangers of Improper Wear and Flash Fire, where Scott Margolin, Tyndale’s Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Technical, takes center stage to shed light on common improper wear mistakes that could result in injury – or worse. This episode highlights how wearing both a […]
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February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

Dangers of Improper Wear Flash Fire: Episode 3 – Flammable Outerwear + Cotton Base Layer

Flash fires are unpredictable and can leave little to no time for people to react. Hence, the right clothing is crucial to protect oneself from intense heat, flames, and potential injury. In this episode of Dangers of Improper Wear: Flash Fire, Scott Margolin, Tyndale’s Vice President of Corporate Strategy & […]
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February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

Dangers of Improper Wear Flash Fire: Episode 2 – Unzipped FR Coveralls

Flash fires are one of the most dangerous hazards in the workplace, and they can cause serious injuries or even fatalities if proper precautions are not taken. In this blog post, we will discuss the risks of improperly wearing protective clothing – specifically unzipped flame resistant (FR) coveralls – in […]
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February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023

Dangers of Improper Wear Flash Fire: Episode 1 – Wearing Flammable Clothing

Welcome to episode 1 of our Dangers of Improper Wear: Flash Fire blog and video series. Let’s join our guide, Tyndale’s Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Technical, as he explains today’s improper wear topic: wearing flammable clothing – as opposed to flame resistant clothing (FRC) – when exposed to […]
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January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023

See the Fire, Feel the Heat: New Flash Fire Videos Available Now

Flame resistant clothing (FRC) is an essential form of protection for workers who may be exposed to a flash fire. Among others, flash fire hazards are present in oil and gas and chemical manufacturing settings, as well as manufacturing environments where combustible dust can accumulate. Because the rapidly-moving flame front […]
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November 9, 2021
November 9, 2021

The Dangers of Improper Wear: Episode 10 – Non-FR Hoodie Over AR/FR Clothing

If you’ve ever been tempted to reach for a non-FR hoodie to wear over your AR / FR to the jobsite on a chilly morning, you’re not alone: unfortunately, this mistake is common – especially in fall and spring, when it tends to be chilly in the morning and warms […]
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January 30, 2019
January 30, 2019

Tyndale’s 2018 Top 10 Blog Posts

We hope your new year is off to a wonderful start! 2018 was a great year for innovation and education in the FR clothing industry. We’ve gone through our blog and highlighted some picks just for you. Here’s a look back at our top-10 posts from 2018. 1) Witness the […]
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October 2, 2018
October 2, 2018

VIDEO: FR Rainwear vs. Non-FR Rainwear in a Flash Fire

Spoiler alert: you DO NOT want to be caught wearing non-FR rainwear during a short duration thermal exposure or flash fire. Even some rainwear garments that are labeled as flame resistant (FR), compliant with ASTM D6413 are dangerous to wear if you’re exposed to a flash fire hazard. In this […]
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September 24, 2018
September 24, 2018

The Cost of Providing Arc Flash Protection

So far in this series, we have explored the many costs of an arc flash incident, the frequency of arc flash incidents, and the economic costs involved. Now we’d like to take a look at how you can mitigate the damage – both personal and economic – in the event […]
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September 13, 2018
September 13, 2018

Not Wearing FR? See Why You Should.

If you’ve never witnessed a flash fire incident first-hand, it can be difficult to fully appreciate just how important it is to be fully protected by flame resistant clothing on the job. The direct injuries caused by the flames themselves can certainly be serious. But due to the relatively short […]
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August 15, 2018
The Many Costs of an Arc Flash Incident
August 15, 2018

The Many Costs of an Arc Flash Incident

Being caught in an arc flash incident can result in devastating primary costs on an unprotected worker. At best, an employee’s life and that of their family is turned upside down as they undergo a long, painful recovery and rehab process. At worst, a family is left coping with the […]
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