Arc flash is the leading cause of serious injuries and deaths on the job in the electrical industry. In fact, as many as eight out of 10 electrical injuries are caused by burns that result from ...

The Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Requirements Are Not New The Occupational Safety and Health Act of December 29, 1970, states “An Act: To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working ...

A few years ago, the term “arc flash” crept into our electrical technical vocabulary. Since that time, performing arc flash calculations remains a challenge for many of us. Calculating incident energy ...

When electrical equipment must be maintained or repaired while energized, an arc flash hazard may be present. Affected workers need to know what steps should be taken to stay safe. Arc flash warning ...

The qualified worker should also install DANGER tape or a similar barricade at the flash protection boundary to protect non-qualified employees from arc flash hazards.

Arc-flash hazards in switchgear are addressed through the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C37.20.7 specification that lists testing standards for arc-resistant switchgear.

By following a few logical steps to develop an understanding of arc flash hazards, you can help to prevent injury to yourself and those around you.

Arc flash risk assessments, boundaries, and personal protective equipment help prevent arc flash and its effects. Regular inspection and maintenance of electrical systems and machinery also help ...

These changes affect labels on equipment, arc flash hazard analyses, required personal protective equipment (PPE), calculation of the protection boundary and training requirements.

Following OSHA regulations and using good design can reduce the risk of damage to workers and equipment from arc flashes.

Standards and regulations may change, but the danger associated with arc flash hazards remains.