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The Ergonomic Advantage of a Better-Balanced Arc Flash Visor
When arc flash PPE is assessed, most attention goes to protection levels, standards and lens performance. Those factors are critical. But there is another issue that has a major impact on how PPE performs in the real world: ergonomics.
If a visor feels awkward, heavy or badly balanced, workers notice straight away. And if it continues to feel ...
Why Visibility Matters in Arc Flash PPE
In arc flash protection, visibility is sometimes treated as a secondary issue. Protection ratings come first, and visual performance is seen as a bonus. But in reality, visibility is a core part of safety. If workers cannot see clearly, they cannot move naturally, judge risks accurately or perform detailed tasks with confidence.
That is why the ...
Introducing the ArcSafe® Toric AmpShield™: A Smarter Approach to Arc Flash Face Protection
Arc flash PPE has always been about protection first. That remains essential. But in real working environments, protection alone is not the whole story. Workers also need to see clearly, move naturally and wear their PPE comfortably throughout the day. That is exactly why the ArcSafe® Toric AmpShield™ Arc Flash Face Shield is such an important ...
Heat Stress and Arc Rated PPE
Preventing Heat Stress at Work & Choosing the Right Arc Flash PPE
Working in the Australian heat in combination with the heat of working in a confined space, like those often associated with electrical repair works, means that workers have a higher chance of developing heat stress, dehydration, or even heat stroke.
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The Difference between Arc Flash Clothing and Flame Resistant Clothing
How Arc-Rated Clothing Differs from Other Flame-resistant Clothing
In certain industries, it is vital for employees to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), especially those working in the Oil and Gas industry for example. A common type of protection that has been used by this industry is Fire Resistant (FR) clothing. FR ...
Dangers of an ArcFlash
WorkSafe QLD Film Promotes Arc Safety Awareness
WorkSafe QLD’s latest arc flash safety film highlights the dangers of an arc flash, which can happen in an instant and can set fire to clothing, severely burn human skin, and even cause death.
An Arc Flash is an electrical current that is passed through the air when ...
The Importance of Breathability in Arc Flash PPE
Breathability in Arc Flash Personal Protective Equipment
For an electrical worker, enduring Australia’s humid climate is hard enough, let alone the thought of putting on a heavy arc flash suit and gloves. However, whenever a piece of electrical equipment breaks down, no matter how hot it is, workers still need to wear ...
Introducing Elliotts’ Next Generation of Arc Flash PPE
Elliotts, an Australian-based manufacturer of Quality Safety Gear and PPE is excited to announce its new range of Arc Flash PPE – ArcSafe® X50, to its already very successful ArcSafe® range.
Speaking with Anthony Elliott, Managing Director of Elliotts, “We’re very excited to launch the new ArcSafe® X50 range ...
It has to be Seen to be Believed: New ArcSafe® AmpShield™ Arc Flash Face Shield
The Latest Revolutionary Technology in Arc Flash Protection For over 50 years, Elliotts has been innovating and designing new products to meet the needs of our customers, and our brand new ArcSafe® AmpShield™ Arc Flash Face Shield is the ‘what’s next’ in arc flash protection.
Harnessing ...
Standards Matter in Arc Flash Safety
At Elliotts, We Take Standards Seriously When It Comes To Arc Flash Protection
Elliotts manufactures and customises a large range of industry-specific ArcFlash, and rated Protective Clothing for the Australasian Market. Wearing ArcFlash-specific flame-resistant clothing provides the necessary thermal protection to shield workers from ...