Whether it’s in the form of fall protection equipment, respiratory protection or flame resistant & arc rated clothing, employers are required to provide workers with adequate PPE for the job that is being completed.įollowing our last blog looking at the hierarchy of risk controls in NFPA 70E (2018), we would today like to turn our attention to the 4 different Arc Flash PPE Categories in the standard, the clothing required for each category, as well as provide information on determining which PPE you need to use. No matter the industry or activity, personal protective equipment (PPE) has long been considered the last line of defense for workers, and often draw the line between a “near miss” and a life changing injury or fatality.
