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Empower Your Team with 8-Hour NFPA 70E Classroom Training in Butler, PA
In the world of electrical
safety, knowledge is power. Ensuring that your team is well-equipped with the
latest safety information and best practices can significantly reduce the risk
of accidents and injuries. That's why 70E Solutions offers an in-depth 8-Hour
NFPA 70E Classroom Training in Butler, PA, designed to empower electrical
professionals with the skills they need to work safely and confidently in
hazardous environments.As a leading provider of
electrical safety solutions, 70E So
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May 30th 2023
The Raptor Duffel Bag Backpack: Your Trusty Sidekick for Electrical Safety Gear Storage
In the realm of electrical
safety gear, we often rave about the high-tech gadgets and lifesaving equipment
that steal the spotlight, but let's not forget the unsung heroes that make our
lives easier behind the scenes. Meet the Raptor Duffel Bag Backpack, the trusty
sidekick for electricians and electrical safety professionals that you never
knew you needed (until now).Much like the friend who's
always got your back, the Raptor Duffel Bag Backpack is versatile, dependable,
a
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May 4th 2023
FR Clothing versus Non FR Clothing
As you read this article you are quite possibly at work or
someplace other than your home. It’s also very likely that you drove to
whatever location you are currently at. I would wager one of the first things
you did when you entered your car was to apply your seat belt. Have you ever
stopped and thought about why? I would suppose you would answer that “it is the
law“or “you will be ticketed if you don’t have
it on” and that’s very true, but you might also answer that it’s a safety
measur
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Jun 21st 2017
Not All Momentary Thermal Hazards Are Equal
There is a strong misconception in the workplace that all
flame resistant (FR) clothing is designed for all momentary thermal hazards. A
momentary thermal hazard is an event which includes some type of heat or flame
lasting for a short duration of time. Each momentary thermal hazard has its own
characteristics and therefore requires specific protection needs from FR
clothing to protect the worker.First let’s look at two of the most common momentary thermal
hazards in the workplace today, a
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May 19th 2017
Cal/cm² & ATPV How They Work to Keep Us Safe
How often have you heard someone say, “I need an 8 cal shirt.” Or, “My clothing needs a minimum of an 8 cal rating.” Or even, “My
blast suit is 40 calories.” These common statements are the reason the NFPA 70E
committee changed their terminology from hazard risk category (HRC) levels to personal
protection equipment (PPE) levels in the 2015 revision of this standard. People
unintentionally used the calorie rating of an HRC as a protection level of PPE
when instead it is a way of d
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May 12th 2017