NFPA 70e & OSHA
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Secretary Dept of Labor
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Petition to protest NFPA70E and request that OSHA more carefully review NFPA 70E standards for flash protection, especially at the lower therm levels.
Although studies show that there are still shock and flash injuries happening a catchall flash dress- out is an over-reaction due to the following conditions
A. No studies have been cited showing flash or shock are happening due to poor work practice on the part of the electrician, or a corrective action!
B. No studies show flash or shock are happening due to improper training or work procedure,or corrective action.
C. No studies or data are shown or have been presented studying the possible hazards of heat stress due to dressing out constantly.
D. No studies have been undertaken showing the reduced productivity
due to either dressing out to troubleshoot or constantly wearing flash gear.
The premise of this petition is that NFPA70e is a punishing and flawed reaction to flash and shock injury that will harm the American industry and does NOTHING to upgrade trade skills, training, or safety procedures. That OSHA has adopted the NFPA as a standard rather than creating its own!
Although studies show that there are still shock and flash injuries happening a catchall flash dress- out is an over-reaction due to the following conditions
A. No studies have been cited showing flash or shock are happening due to poor work practice on the part of the electrician, or a corrective action!
B. No studies show flash or shock are happening due to improper training or work procedure,or corrective action.
C. No studies or data are shown or have been presented studying the possible hazards of heat stress due to dressing out constantly.
D. No studies have been undertaken showing the reduced productivity
due to either dressing out to troubleshoot or constantly wearing flash gear.
The premise of this petition is that NFPA70e is a punishing and flawed reaction to flash and shock injury that will harm the American industry and does NOTHING to upgrade trade skills, training, or safety procedures. That OSHA has adopted the NFPA as a standard rather than creating its own!
Petition to protest NFPA70E and request that OSHA more carefully review NFPA 70E standards for flash protection, especially at the lower therm levels.
Although studies show that there are still shock and flash injuries happening a catchall flash dress- out is an over-reaction due to the following conditions
A. No studies have been cited showing flash or shock are happening due to poor work practice on the part of the electrician, or a corrective action!
B. No studies show flash or shock are happening due to improper training or work procedure,or corrective action.
C. No studies or data are shown or have been presented studying the possible hazards of heat stress due to dressing out constantly.
D. No studies have been undertaken showing the reduced productivity
due to either dressing out to troubleshoot or constantly wearing flash gear.
The premise of this petition is that NFPA70e is a punishing and flawed reaction to flash and shock injury that will harm the American industry and does NOTHING to upgrade trade skills, training, or safety procedures. That OSHA has adopted the NFPA as a standard rather than creating its own!
Although studies show that there are still shock and flash injuries happening a catchall flash dress- out is an over-reaction due to the following conditions
A. No studies have been cited showing flash or shock are happening due to poor work practice on the part of the electrician, or a corrective action!
B. No studies show flash or shock are happening due to improper training or work procedure,or corrective action.
C. No studies or data are shown or have been presented studying the possible hazards of heat stress due to dressing out constantly.
D. No studies have been undertaken showing the reduced productivity
due to either dressing out to troubleshoot or constantly wearing flash gear.
The premise of this petition is that NFPA70e is a punishing and flawed reaction to flash and shock injury that will harm the American industry and does NOTHING to upgrade trade skills, training, or safety procedures. That OSHA has adopted the NFPA as a standard rather than creating its own!
Secretary of Labor
Senator Charles Grassley, Tom Harkin, Rep Bruce Braley
The petition signers have a serious concern about the effects of OSHA flash protection standards as follows.
Petition to protest NFPA70E and request that OSHA more carefully review NFPA 70E standards for flash protection, especially at the lower therm levels.
Although studies show that there are still shock and flash injuries happening a catchall flash dress- out is an over-reaction due to the following conditions
A. No studies have been cited showing flash or shock are happening due to poor work practice on the part of the electrician, or a corrective action!
B. No studies show flash or shock are happening due to improper training or work procedure,or corrective action.
C. No studies or data are shown or have been presented studying the possible hazards of heat stress due to dressing out constantly.
D. No studies have been undertaken showing the reduced productivity
due to either dressing out to troubleshoot or constantly wearing flash gear.
The premise of this petition is that NFPA70e is a punishing and flawed reaction to flash and shock injury that will harm the American industry and does NOTHING to upgrade trade skills, training, or safety procedures. That OSHA has adopted the NFPA as a standard rather than creating its own!
Senator Charles Grassley, Tom Harkin, Rep Bruce Braley
The petition signers have a serious concern about the effects of OSHA flash protection standards as follows.
Petition to protest NFPA70E and request that OSHA more carefully review NFPA 70E standards for flash protection, especially at the lower therm levels.
Although studies show that there are still shock and flash injuries happening a catchall flash dress- out is an over-reaction due to the following conditions
A. No studies have been cited showing flash or shock are happening due to poor work practice on the part of the electrician, or a corrective action!
B. No studies show flash or shock are happening due to improper training or work procedure,or corrective action.
C. No studies or data are shown or have been presented studying the possible hazards of heat stress due to dressing out constantly.
D. No studies have been undertaken showing the reduced productivity
due to either dressing out to troubleshoot or constantly wearing flash gear.
The premise of this petition is that NFPA70e is a punishing and flawed reaction to flash and shock injury that will harm the American industry and does NOTHING to upgrade trade skills, training, or safety procedures. That OSHA has adopted the NFPA as a standard rather than creating its own!
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Arc Flash PPE should be required during Live installations. But trouble shooting should not require PPE over 4 cal/cm^2 for most installations. Since most installations do not have a significiant arc flash hazard. There should be special requirements for installations that are in close proimity to large transformers.The people trouble shooting are qualified and have the skills to avoid the shock hazard. Even trough there should be some training for these employees to ensure these people have the proper skill levels. Some of the largest issues I have noticed in the industry that has lead to arc flash issues, is people using cheap meters that are not rated for the circuits and employers placing unqualified people in positions of responsibility. The way things are going right now with NFPA 70E is causing the smartest and best people to leave the industry.
Our company makes the employees carry a 4cal/cm^2 shirt in the vehicles.
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10:54 pm PDT, Apr 19,
Victoria Mary Stong / Community Activist, New York
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