INDUSTRY SECTORS
INDUSTRY SECTORS
We make it our business to know your business.
It’s important that we can talk in detail about the Arc Flash and Flame Resistant protective garments we create, as well as understanding the risks your team faces. In that way we can discuss the obligations placed upon you and your business by the specific guidance for your sector.
No business supplies more Arc Flash and Flame Resistant protective garments in the UK than ProGARM, and that’s because we’re specialists in this innovative type of clothing.
Whether you work in power generation, petrochemicals or on the railways; if your team members are exposed to Arc Flash risks and hazards in an industrial electrical environment or when they are breaking ground for a utility business, then talk with an Arc Flash protection expert who understands your sector.
Take a look at some of the key sectors where we provide Arc Flash protection. Arc Flash risk and hazards aren’t confined to just these key sectors though and neither is our knowledge.
There is a real danger of injury or fatality from Arc Flash for workers in the industrial electrical sector, even after risk assessment so providing Arc Flash and Flame resistant protective garments has never been more important.
The risk of serious, life-changing injuries or worse in the utilities sector requires careful management and consideration, so it’s imperative your teams are protected by the best Arc Flash and Flame Resistant clothing.
Your employees face a potential Arc Flash incident and need to be protected, while remaining highly visible in line with the requirements of the GO/RT 3279 standard so our hi vis safety clothing offers the highest possible levels of protection.
Every person working in the power generation sector faces common hazards including the risk of an electrical Arc Flash incident, so we work hard to deliver exceptional quality Arc Flash clothing and VXS+ safety clothing to protect their lives.
Protect the lives of your workforce as they face hazardous conditions in the petrochemical industry by supplying exceptional quality safety clothing inherent with Flame Resistant technology that does not wash out.
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Guide
What Causes an Arc Flash?
An important factor in keeping yourself safe is knowing the causes of Arc Flash incidents.
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Guide
Arc Flash – Illusion of Safety
This paper explores how to dispel the Arc Flash illusion of safety and stop complacency from being a…
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Guide
5 Ways Arc Flash PPE Saves Lives
There’s no disputing the danger posed by arc flash incidents, but you might not realise just how our…
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Guide
What is ELIM?
When clothing needs to be able to save your life, you’re going to want some guarantees it’s up…
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Guide
Arc Flash vs Flame Resistant Clothing
It’s a question we’re asked on a regular basis – what’s the difference between Flame Resistant garments and…
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Guide
What is an Arc Flash?
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Arc Flash PPE is required anywhere workers may be exposed to live electrical equipment or high-energy electrical systems. Industries include: Utilities Renewable Energy Data Centres Oil & Gas Petrochemical Manufacturing Rail Mining Construction Telecommunications Marine Aerospace Defence Pharmaceutical Water Treatment Heavy Engineering
The highest-risk workers include: Electricians Electrical Engineers Maintenance Engineers HV & LV Engineers Switchgear Technicians Cable Jointers Utility Workers Renewable Energy Technicians Industrial Maintenance Teams Commissioning Engineers Data Centre Engineers
Utility engineers regularly work on live substations, transformers, switchgear and distribution networks where accidental arc flashes can occur. Arc-rated PPE significantly reduces the severity of injuries.
Most electricity distribution companies specify Arc Rated Coveralls, Arc Flash Jackets, Arc Flash Trousers, Arc Flash Baselayers, Arc Flash Gloves and Arc Rated Face Shields appropriate to the calculated incident energy.
Yes. Solar PV systems continue generating electricity whenever exposed to light, creating potential arc flash hazards during installation, maintenance and fault finding.
Wind turbines contain high-voltage electrical systems inside confined nacelles. Arc-rated PPE protects technicians carrying out electrical maintenance and commissioning work.
Yes. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) contain high-energy electrical equipment where arc flash incidents can occur during maintenance or faults.
Modern data centres contain high-capacity switchgear, UPS systems and electrical distribution equipment capable of generating dangerous arc flash events during maintenance.
Yes. Rail maintenance engineers working on overhead lines, substations, signalling equipment and traction power systems require Arc Rated PPE.
Electrical engineers typically require: Arc Flash Coveralls Flame Resistant Clothing Anti-Static Clothing Arc Rated Balaclavas Arc Flash Face Shields
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