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NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout

NFPA 70E discusses complex and simple lockout/tagout. What is this? Does it apply if the work being performed is nonelectrical, such as a product or material change or repairing a mechanical shaft?
NFPA 70E discusses complex and simple lockout/tagout. What is this? Does it apply if the work being performed is nonelectrical, such as a product or material change or repairing a mechanical shaft?
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Benefits of multifunctional PPE

What advancements are being made in the development of multiuse fabrics to protect against thermal hazards?
What advancements are being made in the development of multiuse fabrics to protect against thermal hazards?
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FR apparel in cold weather

What do workers who are required to wear flame-resistant clothing need to consider when layering for cold weather?
What do workers who are required to wear flame-resistant clothing need to consider when layering for cold weather?
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Arc flash protection

What are thermochromic solutions, and how can they help protect workers from arc flash hazards?
What are thermochromic solutions, and how can they help protect workers from arc flash hazards?
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The myth of ‘de-energized work’

Many people claim they “don’t work energized,” and so they don’t need NFPA 70E or personal protective equipment. Is this accurate? What do OSHA and NFPA 70E consider “energized work?”
Many people claim they “don’t work energized,” and so they don’t need NFPA 70E or personal protective equipment. Is this accurate? What do OSHA and NFPA 70E consider “energized work?”
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All about electrical risk assessments

What is the difference between an electrical risk assessment, a shock assessment and an arc flash assessment?
What is the difference between an electrical risk assessment, a shock assessment and an arc flash assessment?
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