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How to make your arc flash suit last

By Andy K
May 8, 2026

Arc flash suits are not replaced based on age alone - need to consider the condition, usage, and reliability.

Arc Flash Suits and Gear for Data Center Technicians

By Andy K
April 23, 2026

This guide explains how to choose appropriate arc flash protection for data center environments, in clear, practical terms.

Fire resistant (FR) vs arc flash rated clothing - what does it mean?

By Andy K
April 15, 2026

Fire resistant clothing and arc flash rated clothing is not the same - this guide explains what they are in simple terms.

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Importance of PPE to prevent health risks due to skin exposure

By Andy K
January 23, 2026

Skin exposure is often overlooked in workplace safety. While respirators protect what workers breathe, many chemicals are absorbed through the skin, creating serious long-term health risks. Effective PPE programs must address full-body protection, not just inhalation hazards.

Sharing Arc Flash Suits in the Time of Covid-19 Pandemic

By Andy K
September 25, 2020

This short article will provide a few observations our customer support team made by talking to many of our electrician clients since the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020 in the US.

How to protect yourself from high heat in industrial applications using clothes and accessories

By Kenneth Adamson
April 15, 2019

This article is for people working in foundries, near kilns, and other heat-hazard areas - how “heat” works and how to protect from it.

Understanding Fire Resistant Clothing

By Andy K
January 19, 2019

Workers must be outfitted with the proper FR safety clothing for their jobs. This short article provides the basics to start looking in the right direction for finding the necessary FR clothes for you.

Arc Flash PPE and Clothing – Requirements and Guidelines

By Andy K
October 16, 2013

Article with basic information about arc flash hazards, what happens in an arc flash, and the protective gear classifications for working in areas with arc flash risks.