ARC FLASH/ARC BLAST
Arc flashes occur when an electric current passes through air between underground and grounded conductors, causing temperatures reaching up to 35000° F. Arc Blasts are waves of pressure that can reach up to 2100 PSI, enough to throw a full grown human and heavy equipment to the ground. Both are serious electrical hazards that can cause serious injuries and fatalities
Arc Flash Prone Industries:
- Electricians
- Electrical Engineers
- Maintenance Techs
- HVAC Technicians
- Facility Managers
- Utilities
- Electrical Contractors
- Linemen
- Inspectors
- Equipment Installers
FLASH FIRE
Short duration fires, 3 sec. or less, that can spread rapidly through a diffuse fuel, such as gas or the vapor of an ignitable liquid, without producing damaging pressure and reach up to 1900° F. They are characterized by high temperature, short duration and rapidly spreading. Flash Fires can cause severe burns, injuries, and fatalities.
Flash Fire Prone Industries:
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Fossil Fuel Power Generation
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Tobacco Manufacturing
- Pesticides Manufacturing
COMBUSTIBLE DUST
Fine particles (fabric, wood, metals, plastics, chemicals, food products) that can cause fire / explosion when suspended in air. These particles form a dust cloud, and if exposed to a spark or heat, and can ignite and explode. This often occurs during material processing, handling, or storage.
Combustible Dust Prone Industries:
- Textile Mills
- Apparel Manufacturing
- Lumber Mills
- Paper/Pulp Manufacturing
- Wood Products Manufacturing
- Grain Mills
- Food Processing
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Rubber and Plastics
- Manufacturing
- Fabricated Metal
- Product Manufacturing
Learn more about the dangers of burn hazards here.
Learn the difference between types of AR/FR clothing.
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