Innovation in Electrical Arc Safety Clothing

Summer 2011 saw PHS Besafe Garment and Laundry Solutions, in partnership with SSM Industries Inc. and Gore Technical Garments For Industrial Work hold a one day conference to discuss recent developments in arc protective clothing at MET Corby, one of Europe's leading electrical engineering training centres.

For those that weren't able to attend this event a short video summary is now available to view from www.gore-workwear.co.uk.




Industry experts attended to impart knowledge and understanding in Arc risk and protection and to explain how to protect workers in live, electrical environments.

Key Speakers included:
• Hugh Hoagland, one of the USA's leading electrical arc protection experts
• Steve Smith, SSM Industries Inc. discussing Arc: Gear
• James Findlay, W.L. Gore and Associates discussing Arc: Gear with GORE-TEX® fabrics
• Paul Sharkey, PHS Besafe discussing Arc: Gear

During the event Hugh Hoagland shared his Seven Electrical Safety Habits™

Method 1 Always verify absence of voltage & use rubber insulating gloves & tools.
Method 2 Establish boundaries for worker safety from shock and arc flash.
Method 3 Always wear arc-rated daily wear and a face shield.
Method 4 Always use a GFCI with cord & plug connected tools and extension cords.
Method 5 When feasible create an "electrical safe work condition" which in high voltage always includes safety grounds.
Method 6 Plan your jobs, identify higher hazards and adopt proper PPE or engineering controls to mitigate those hazards.
Method 7 Measure, audit and continuously improve electrical safety processes.

Health and Safety Managers, Procurement Managers, PPE Specifiers and Purchasers can view the video on www.gore-workwear.co.uk. If you have any comments or questions regarding Electrical Arc Safety Clothing please contact: Henri Bryan at W. L. Gore and Associates on Tel. 01506 460123 or email hbryan@wlgore.com

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