There is a press release which introduces a new sign printer. You can read it here:
http://www.pr.com/press-release/61585
This new printer can create custom signs and labels which are twice the size of most other label printers. You can even make signs and banners that are up to 9" by 150'.
As for arc flash uses, this sign printer would be ideal for situations where you need a very large arc flash label, either for visibility reasons, or for content reasons. Some arc flash labels have so much data that they can be hard to read when printed on only a 4" label printer. This 9" label printer solves that problem.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Arc flash labeling
Ever wonder exactly how you should go about making an arc flash warning label? For starters, make sure you are working with a trained electrical engineer. After an engineer develops a hazard identification plan, us existing standards-based instructions to label your arc flash hazard so that it is easily identified and avoided. The site linked below has some good information on the subject.
From the site:
"OSHA 29 CFR, 1910 clearly outlines regulations for hazard communication. Labeling of hazards is regulated in many hazardous environments, including environments where electrical, chemical or other hazards may impact safety. A proper arc flash warning label should have a clearly visible color bar, preferrably bright orange, with the appropriate warning or hazard sign (often the word WARNING accompanied by a triangular ! symbol). The label should inform the viewer of the presence of an arc flash hazard, including information on hazard boundaries and PPE. It is critical that the label be durable and long-lasting enough to hold up to harsh conditions."
http://www.arcflashlabeling.com/arc_flash_labeling.html
From the site:
"OSHA 29 CFR, 1910 clearly outlines regulations for hazard communication. Labeling of hazards is regulated in many hazardous environments, including environments where electrical, chemical or other hazards may impact safety. A proper arc flash warning label should have a clearly visible color bar, preferrably bright orange, with the appropriate warning or hazard sign (often the word WARNING accompanied by a triangular ! symbol). The label should inform the viewer of the presence of an arc flash hazard, including information on hazard boundaries and PPE. It is critical that the label be durable and long-lasting enough to hold up to harsh conditions."
http://www.arcflashlabeling.com/arc_flash_labeling.html
Friday, October 26, 2007
Free arc flash guide from new safety guide site
This new website has a variety of free industrial safety guides. The free arc flash guide they have is very interesting, and is actually a 16-page introduction written by an experienced arc flash analysis engineer. Worth a look!
http://www.industrialsafetyguides.com/index.html
They also have pipe marking guides and ANSI labeling guides, for those who need them. We'll see what else they come up with!
http://www.industrialsafetyguides.com/index.html
They also have pipe marking guides and ANSI labeling guides, for those who need them. We'll see what else they come up with!
Monday, October 22, 2007
NEC 2008 arc flash press release
This recent press release touches on some issues in the NEC for 2008:
"The current NEC, which was last updated in 2005, already contains some information on how to properly label electrical hazards. With the upcoming release of the revised NEC scheduled for January of 2008 ... it is [expected] that this latest release of the NEC will further emphasize the need for proper electrical hazard labeling. Employees have a right to be notified of electrical hazards through labeling which is easy to read, up-to-date and which follows applicable industry and government standards."
You can read the press release here:
http://www.prleap.com/pr/94678/
"The current NEC, which was last updated in 2005, already contains some information on how to properly label electrical hazards. With the upcoming release of the revised NEC scheduled for January of 2008 ... it is [expected] that this latest release of the NEC will further emphasize the need for proper electrical hazard labeling. Employees have a right to be notified of electrical hazards through labeling which is easy to read, up-to-date and which follows applicable industry and government standards."
You can read the press release here:
http://www.prleap.com/pr/94678/
Arc flash introduction
The electric industry is becoming increasingly aware of a phenomenon known as arc flash, a short circuit that passes through air between two live conductors, or between a live conductor and ground. This short circuit can be accompanied by incredible amounts of heat and pressure, and the results are often deadly. The frequency of reported incidents is on the increase, prompting increased awareness and action in the electric and safety industries.
This blog is dedicated to making sure information about avoiding arc flash hazards is available online. There are a variety of web resources available, and this website will review and provide additional insights to these resources.
This blog is dedicated to making sure information about avoiding arc flash hazards is available online. There are a variety of web resources available, and this website will review and provide additional insights to these resources.
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