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NFPA 70E Series: A Better Understanding of NFPA 70E - Minimum arc rating, PPE category, incident energy, or site specific PPE

NFPA 70E allows you to put one of four things on the equipment label when it comes to arc-flash PPE. You can mark it with the incident energy, a PPE category, a minimum required rating or a site specific designation. Some confusion comes with

NFPA 70E Series: Taking a deeper dive into the proposed changes to 2018 70E including arc rating, PPE category, incident energy, and site specific PPE

Significant proposed changes to 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, will be voted on at NFPA's June Conference & Expo. In my post today, I'm taking a deeper look at these changes, including PPE, arc rating, and more. NFPA 70E

NFPA 70E Series: Minimum arc rating, PPE Category, incident energy or site specific PPE

NFPA 70E® allows you to put one of four things on the equipment label when it comes to arc-flash PPE. You can mark it with the incident energy, a PPE category, a minimum required rating or a site specific designation. Some confusion comes

NFPA survey about data in the fire service reveals frustration, and the need for improved data resources and decision-making

  According to an NFPA survey on data, the fire service recognizes the value of data but is not satisfied with the way that data is handled today. Feedback from fire chiefs, officers, administrators, firefighters, analysts, fire marshals,

Today in History: Oklahoma City Bombing, April 19, 1995

The bombed remains of automobiles with the bombed Federal Building in the background.   Twenty-two years ago, on April 19, 1995, the Oklahoma City Bombing occurred. On that day, 168 individuals were killed when a Ryder rental truck loaded with

Ambulance vehicle data recorders: Recommendation or requirement?

  Vehicle data recorders track speed, acceleration and deceleration, braking events, seat belt usage and other metrics of ambulance operation. In the current edition of NFPA 1917, Standard for Automotive Ambulances, the installation of vehicle data

2rd Annual Mullane Health and Safety Symposium takes place in Boston May 18-19

Boston Fire, IAFF and Local 718 will once again host the A. Michael Mullane Health and Safety Symposium on May 18-19, 2017 at Florian Hall in Boston, MA. The Symposium features 2 days of education, networking, and vendor exhibits. A second, expansive

Fire departments turning to dogs to test firefighters for cancer

  One of the most pressing current issues in the fire service is the alarming rise of cancer among firefighters. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health reports that 68 percent of firefighters are expected to develop cancer, over

Soliciting public comments on proposed Tentative Interim Amendments to NFPA 10, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, and NFPA 285

The following four proposed Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs) for NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®, NFPA 101,  Life Safety Code®, and NFPA 285, Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation

Rooftop fire at Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas

Late last Thursday night, a fire broke out on the rooftop of the Bellagio hotel and casino retail annex in Las Vegas. Crews arrived just before 11 P.M. at the popular landmark with iconic fountains and the fire was knocked down in less than 20 minutes.