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This is true in many instances. In the video Harry posted for instance the blast itself dismember the poor bastard. Burn protection likely would not have prevented that tragedy.Professor in school showed these types of videos.. also said in most of these instances PPE would just make you a good looking corpse.
Did a PPE company make the video....?Professor in school showed these types of videos.. also said in most of these instances PPE would just make you a good looking corpse.
Those two did not know what they were doing,there is a reason the breaker did not fit.This is true in many instances. In the video Harry posted for instance the blast itself dismember the poor bastard. Burn protection likely would not have prevented that tragedy.
Bingo!Those two did not know what they were doing,there is a reason the breaker did not fit.
You are a fool.Bingo!
But, lets put a bunch of PPE on them that will make them sweaty, decrease their vision, hearing, and dexterity. That willl make them safer!:thumbsup:
This is the root of my issues with 70e. They take a handful of morons that either didn't know what they were doing in the first place, or made a stupid mistake, and then decide that everyone should dress up in the space suits for "safety sake". Pay attention to what you're doing! If you don't know, ask someone who does! These simple things would prevent most arc flash incidents. Sure, sometimes there is a mechanical issue/failure with the equipment itself, but that is the exception and not the rule when it comes to these incidents.
I personally will not wear arc flash PPE. I believe it increases the risk of making a mistake due to decreased, vision, hearing, dexterity and a false sense of security. When working hot I want to have all of my senses in a hightened state so I can fully concentrate on what I'm doing and be sure I am not going to make a mistake. I don't discourage anyone else from wearing it PPE. I will always advocate that people make their own informed decision and take what ever steps necessary to decrease their risk. It is up to each individual to determine the level of risk that is acceptable to them.
Flame on.
I understand your point however you cannot depend on 100% attentiveness for everyone all the time. Things happen-- I saw a guy get stung by a bee and get knock to the ground working on something hot. Things happen out of the ordinary.Bingo!
But, lets put a bunch of PPE on them that will make them sweaty, decrease their vision, hearing, and dexterity. That willl make them safer!:thumbsup:
This is the root of my issues with 70e. They take a handful of morons that either didn't know what they were doing in the first place, or made a stupid mistake, and then decide that everyone should dress up in the space suits for "safety sake". Pay attention to what you're doing! If you don't know, ask someone who does! These simple things would prevent most arc flash incidents. Sure, sometimes there is a mechanical issue/failure with the equipment itself, but that is the exception and not the rule when it comes to these incidents.
I personally will not wear arc flash PPE. I believe it increases the risk of making a mistake due to decreased, vision, hearing, dexterity and a false sense of security. When working hot I want to have all of my senses in a hightened state so I can fully concentrate on what I'm doing and be sure I am not going to make a mistake. I don't discourage anyone else from wearing it PPE. I will always advocate that people make their own informed decision and take what ever steps necessary to decrease their risk. It is up to each individual to determine the level of risk that is acceptable to them.
Flame on.