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Arc Flash Temperature – What You Need To Know

“Hotter than the surface of the sun” is a way we often describe the temperatures generated by an Arc Flash – so why is an Arc Flash incident so hot? What generates the heat in an Arc Flash incident? Arc Flash incidents can create temperatures of up to 35,000 Fahrenheit for a short amount of time. The surface of the sun is generally accepted to be around 10,000 Fahrenheit. Like the sun, the energy in an Arc Flash incident is created by...
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How can you be certain ProGARM garments comply with standards?

How can you be certain that ProGARM Arc Flash garments comply with the right standards? Certification is the indicator that a product complies with the relevant health, safety and environmental protection standards, meaning the PPE you or your team are wearing should do its job should the worst happen. But what is the process we go through to make sure that every aspect of our garments complies with the right regulations and standards? Our PPE compliance process After a rigorous...
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UK legal requirements for Arc Flash Studies

Despite being explicitly referenced in legislation for the past 30 years, a shocking number of people still believe that there’s no legal requirement in the UK to take account of Arc Flash when constructing or maintaining electrical systems. Here at ProGARM, we’ve broken down some of the key parts of the Electricity at Work Regulations, 1989 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, 1999 to help you understand some of the requirements and why they mean you...
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ProGARM summary of changes to the EN 1149 Standard

The standard for anti-static clothing – EN 1149-5:2018 – was updated in 2018. It’s critical to understand the changes to this key standard, especially if you’re working in an environment where Arc Flash is a risk, so as market leading specialists in electrical hazard protective clothing we’ve picked our experts’ brains and put together this summary. What are EN 1149-5:2018 standards? The standards set out in EN 1149-5:2018 are designed to supplement the requirements of other protective clothing standards such...
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IEE 1584-2018 – new edition of Arc Flash Calculation Standard means big changes

The new IEEE 1584-2018 Arc Flash Calculation Standard has resulted in wholesale changes to the way Arc Flash calculations are made. Following more than a decade of studies and testing, the new standard was published in November 2018, and has implications for Arc Flash protective garments as well. What’s new in IEE 1584-2018? In an interview about the new standard, committee vice-chair Jim Phillips said it was easier to say what was different in version two than what was the same, as...
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What is the Stoll Curve? And how does it help protect you from Arc Flash incidents?

A question we’re often asked is what is the Stoll curve? It’s a fairly technical subject, but here’s a relatively non-technical explanation of the Stoll curve and how it helps protect you from Arc Flash incidents. Explaining the Stoll Curve The Stoll Curve was developed by Alice Mary Stoll, an American biophysicist who developed fire-resistant clothing. It was developed as a way to predict how long pilots could tolerate G-forces during air combat. Stoll created a scale for predicting when...
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How we test new Arc Flash products

When your life could depend on the performance of what you’re wearing it’s no surprise that any ProGARM Arc Flash garment is extensively tested. But what exactly do we test for? And how are those tests carried out? Testing Arc Flash garments There are several types of tests that new products go through before we’ll list them in our catalogue. Production testing happens before the product is fully developed and it tests how the component parts – mainly the fabric and...
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Arc Flash training protects your workforce

When an incident can cause injuries that can be life-changing or life-ending, it’s no surprise that Arc Flash training protects your workforce from these hazards. General health and safety training and a culture of recording and talking about near misses will all help develop a workforce that looks out for, and is more likely to avoid, hazards. But when an incident can be caused by something as simple as a dropped tool, specialist Arc Flash training will help protect your...
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How we develop new Arc Flash personal protective equipment

Here at ProGARM we are passionate about new product development and are always looking for the next innovation to improve your Arc Flash personal protective equipment. That means we have a year-round new product development programme and a dedicated team which helps us to ensure we have cutting-edge technology in our garments, bringing you the ultimate in comfort and safety while you get on with your job. Our Arc Flash product development process All good product development processes should start...
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Multi-norm protective safety clothing

Part of our commitment to creating the best Arc Flash protective clothing means always looking for ways to make our products even better and to give you the best possible value for money. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the critical last line of defence, protecting you and your colleagues in the event of harmful incidents even after all your other safety precautions. So investing in the appropriate safety clothing for the task to maximise protection is crucial. And that’s where...
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