IN the realm of personal protective equipment, protective gloves offer the first line of defense against an array of hazards. Most often, they are used to protect the hands against scrapes, cuts, ...

Hand protection has evolved significantly since metal and rail workers first used gloves stitched from animal hide to guard against cuts and burns. Today, gloves are designed to protect against ...

Dielectric strength testing for safety can be done with a DC or AC test voltage (the peak AC voltage being equal to the steady state DC voltage). The insulation must withstand this voltage for 60 ...

An electric shock occurs when a person comes into contact with an electrical energy source. Electrical energy flows through a portion of the body, causing a shock. Exposure to electrical energy may ...

Honeywell International Inc. HON, on Jun 23, unveiled Electrigrip dielectric boots that are designed to protect from electric shocks. With the addition of the Electrigrip boots to its offerings, the ...

This safety procedure provides guidelines for safely working around electrical hazards. It includes provisions for training, lockout requirements, and specific types of work practices and the required ...