Design for Arc Flash Safety

An arc flash analysis can be performed on a new electrical design before it is installed to ensure safety and save money. Make it part of your routine to review arc flash hazards during the design phase of projects.

An arc hazard engineering review will expose potential dangers and provide solutions for minimizing arc hazard levels. Often, minor modifications to a project can reduce arc hazard levels and save money in the long run.

For example, by lowering arc flash hazard levels you reduce the level of safety equipment required when working on electrical systems.  Equipment with high arc flash levels must either be shut down when under repair or be handled by workers in bulky, hot protective suits, thick gloves, hoods and face shields.

Electrical explosions caused by arc flash can kill or injure workers and cause major damage and expensive problems so it’s important to be vigilant about arc hazard levels as required by OSHA and NFPA 70E.

Remember, it is more dangerous, complicated and costly to reduce arc hazard levels after new equipment has been installed.

So do it before and Stay Safe!

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