Every day, workers in electrical maintenance, utility, oil and gas, petrochemical, and steel industries work in hazardous environments. Unexpected and highly dangerous arc flash and flash fire events can occur without warning and may result in severe or fatal burn injuries.
In the United States, there are an estimated five to 10 arc flash explosions every day in electrical equipment.1 Include the inherent danger of working around highly flammable materials, such as those within oil and gas industries, and the need for effective personal protective equipment (PPE) through flame resistant (FR) apparel cannot be ignored.
