Table of Contents What is an Arc Flash? All About Arc Flash What Industries are at risk of an Arc Flash? What is Electric Arcing? What are the Causes of an Arc Flash? Equipment Failure Spontaneous Human Error How do you Prevent an Arc Flash? The 4P Methodology The Importance of Arc Flash PPE How […]
The Next Generation of Protection: What to Expect from ProGARM Gen 2 PPE Collection Everything we do at ProGARM starts with one simple question: how can we make our products work even harder for the people who wear them? That’s why we’re so proud to introduce the brand-new Gen 2 collection, an evolution of our […]
Layering Up: Why What’s Underneath Your Arc Flash Kit Really Matters When you’re pulling on your arc flash PPE, it’s easy to think you’re sorted. Jacket on, trousers zipped, coverall buttoned…you’re good to go. Not quite. What you’re wearing underneath can make or break your protection in the event of an arc flash. Your favourite […]
The Next Chapter of Protection: Gen 2 Takes Centre Stage at A+A You’ve seen the first pieces, now it’s time to experience the full picture. In just a few weeks at A+A, we’re bringing together every innovation, every upgrade, and every detail from the Gen 2 collection, including our brand new APC 1 and APC 2 range. Designed […]
“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 and how hot is an arc flash? What generates the heat in an Arc Flash incident? Arc Flash incidents can create temperatures of up to […]
Summer presents unique challenges for those needing Arc Flash PPE. The combination of high temperatures and comprehensive protection can make balancing comfort and safety difficult. In these conditions, lightweight Arc Flash PPE is crucial to ensure workers stay protected without succumbing to heat stress, but the key to true comfort is breathability.
This summer, protective clothing specialist ProGARM is leading the charge for the first-ever Arc Flash Awareness Day (AFAD) on 7 June 2024. We live and breathe the topic of arc flash, but we know from feedback and industry insight that not everyone feels confident in their knowledge of electric arc risks and how to keep […]
Meeting your sustainability and safety obligations is a tricky balance – ProGARM’s new sustainable arc flash protective clothing range helps you do both. We’re known for being arc flash specialists. And in a world-first we’ve launched a range which looks and, crucially, performs, just like our regular arc flash garments, but with a few key […]
They say knowledge is power and that’s certainly the case when it comes to your health and safety at work – and particularly in the case of Arc Flash injuries. It’s difficult to quantify the number of Arc Flash injuries in the UK as there is no specific category to report them. Reports to the HSE suggest […]
There is a widespread belief that working in a low voltage environment does not pose an Arc Flash risk, but it is not true – your teams still need Arc Flash protection.
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