- Arc Guard™ addresses this with its spring assisted cap to close off the end of the energized connector.
- Arc Guard™ addresses and mitigates multiple hazards at once that could lead to significant injury, equipment damage or a catastrophic event around flammable materials & hydrocarbons
- A cable connector that can vibrate loose and fall is a "material or equipment." By providing a locking mechanism, Arc Guard™ ensures the equipment is permanently secured, whereas tape is subject to adhesive failure due to heat or UV exposure
- Arc Guard™ acts as the "Proper Control" required by OSHA. Using this device is a proactive measure in a documented Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) to mitigate the risk of an electrical arc starting a fire.
- Focuses on the requirement to maintain electrical equipment in a manner that prevents arc flash hazards caused by failure of insulation or connections. (Prevention of unintended ground faults)
- Arc Guard™ is an Engineering Control, which is ranked higher (and more effective) than "Administrative Controls" (like a rule telling people to tape cables).
- An arc caused by a loose connector contacting a structure is essentially an unauthorized "Hot Work" event. Arc Guard™ prevents this accidental arc, thereby removing the need for the extreme fire-watch precautions that would otherwise be required for a "spark-producing" environment.
- Arc Guard™ prevents the likelihood of incident in energized connector coming into contact with metal by its spring assisted cap and locking mechanism to ensure full engagement and conductivity. This will reduce repair time and cost.
- Emphasizes that secondary retention (like Arc Guard™) must be purpose-built for the environment. It proves that "doing nothing" or "using tape" is an unrated, non-compliant method for securing components in high-elevation or industrial work zones.
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