Cable Strikes and Groundworks
HSG47 identifies groundworks as a major source of risk. Digging near buried electrical infrastructure carries real arc flash exposure, even when a site looks low-risk on paper.
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Construction & Highways
Arc Flash protection for teams working on groundworks, roadside infrastructure, and electrical construction sites.
Protecting Construction and Highways Teams from Arc Flash Risks
Groundworks and highways construction bring teams close to buried cables, roadside electrical infrastructure, and live systems, often with large, changing workforces and subcontractors moving between sites. HSE's HSG47 guidance flags groundworks as a major source of risk, an unmarked or misjudged cable strike can trigger an arc flash with little warning.
RIDDOR doesn't track arc flash separately from general electrical incidents, so there's no clean UK figure, but HSE records around 1,000 electrical incidents a year, and in our own research, 57% of electrical workers said they'd experienced an arc flash first-hand or seen it happen to a colleague.
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What Construction and Highways Teams Face
The risks that shape what your team needs to wear.
Roadside and Highways Visibility
Work near live traffic requires EN ISO 20471 compliant high-visibility, alongside arc flash protection. Combined kit means your team meets both standards without doubling up.
Large, Changing Workforces
Construction and highways teams often mix direct employees, subcontractors, and temporary labour. Keeping PPE standards consistent across a changing workforce matters as much as the garment spec itself.
Site Conditions and Long Shifts
Outdoor construction work means long hours in variable weather. Garments need to protect against arc flash and hold up to daily site abuse, without adding bulk that slows the job down.
Training That Actually Sticks
We ran hands-on Arc Flash training for Crown Highways, covering the real risks their team faces on site, not a generic safety briefing. It's the kind of support we mean when we talk about expertise, not just supplying kit.
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What Construction customers say
In Willenhall, West Midlands, Crown Highways was appointed to support the delivery of a multi-million-pound cycle and pedestrian upgrade scheme connecting Wolverhampton and Walsall. With 18 members of its team working on site in all weathers and conditions, Crown Highways was looking for protective wear which was not only comfortable, fitted and durable, but met the required safety standards in the event of incidents such as an Arc Flash.
You get some PPE where, after 10 or so washes, it’s already starting to fade. That makes you worry about the quality of it, and whether it’s still doing its protective job. With ProGARM, I wash my kit 30 times or more, and it still looks great. It’s really durable and long-lasting and, as an added bonus, nothing needs ironing! We’ve found ProGARM brilliant to work with. From the kit itself, to the education side of things
Paul Trotter, Crown Highways
As Comfortable as Pyjamas
Our VXS+ fabric is 100% inherent, so protection doesn't wash out over time. Garments last up to 70% longer than standard alternatives, and every seam is backed by a Lifetime Guarantee. Fewer replacements, same protection.
CERTIFIED PRODUCTS
37 ProGARM products certified to EN 61482-2
Standards that apply to the industrial electrical sector.
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The Resources Specifiers Actually Use
Standards explained. Cal ratings decoded. Checklists you can audit against.
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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Frequently asked quesitons
How do we know if we need Arc Flash PPE?
Keeping your team safe is always top priority. Your team need to be protected against an Arc Flash incident if there is a risk of one occurring whilst they work. If your teams work in industries close to sources of high voltage, there is a good chance they need protection. A first step is to conduct an Arc Flash study at your site, a risk assessment that determines the Arc Flash hazards present. An expert in electrical safety conducts the assessment so a company understands the risks their workplace poses, and how to protect against them.
What does an Arc Flash study involve?
Keeping your team safe is always top priority. Your team need to be protected against an Arc Flash incident if there is a risk of one occurring whilst they work. If your teams work in industries close to sources of high voltage, there is a good chance they need protection. A first step is to conduct an Arc Flash study at your site, a risk assessment that determines the Arc Flash hazards present. An expert in electrical safety conducts the assessment so a company understands the risks their workplace poses, and how to protect against them.
Who needs to carry out an Arc Flash study?
Keeping your team safe is always top priority. Your team need to be protected against an Arc Flash incident if there is a risk of one occurring whilst they work. If your teams work in industries close to sources of high voltage, there is a good chance they need protection. A first step is to conduct an Arc Flash study at your site, a risk assessment that determines the Arc Flash hazards present. An expert in electrical safety conducts the assessment so a company understands the risks their workplace poses, and how to protect against them.
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