Electrical safety expert Scott Margolin discusses critical elements of OSHA’s first arc flash guidance in nearly 20 years.

The fabric forms a protective carbonaceous char during an arc flash, mitigating heat transfer ... flame-retardant, and ARC-rated with a PPE Category 4 rating (ATPV ≥ 40 cal/cm 2).

OSHA’s first major update on arc flash safety in nearly two decades emphasizes the need for task-based PPE to address critical ... including Arc Rated clothing and flame-resistant undergarments.