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Even though it is a serious situation, there is still much that it buys that circulates, mostly due to a lack of understanding of the dangers involved. Here are some of the worst pieces of advice that we have heard about arc flash.
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The Worst Advice Ever About Arc Flash
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Arc Flash: Introduction
• According NIOSH, 3 to 4 people are killed each day due to electrical related accidents in the workplace
• You don't have to be electrocuted in order to be seriously injured or killed in an electrical related accident
• A "typical" arc flash may create 2,100 PSI of pressure and get as hot as 35,000 ºF
• Understanding arc flash and the regulations help keep you to be in compliance
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Worst Advice Ever About Arc Flash
You Don’t Need an Arc Flash Analysis at Your Facility
WRONG!• If you own or are responsible for any non-dwelling facility in the
US and have employees, an arc flash analysis is required
• OSHA governs the specifics of the analytical test. You're required to follow the guidelines for compliance
• In addition, it is for the in your facility to have arc flash warning labels attached to them that .
• Arc flash warning labels attached to electrical panels are necessary and meet with OSHA guidelines
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Worst Advice Ever About Arc Flash
Personal Protection Equipment Isn't Required When Working Around Electrical Equipment
WRONG!• It is necessary to wear approved PPE when working around
electrical equipment including: rubber gloves, fire-retardant clothing, and eye and face protective equipment
• Know the levels of current in the panels maintained by the equipment
• Current levels are determined with an arc flash survey
• The arc flash survey determines how much and what type of PPE to be worn
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Worst Advice Ever About Arc Flash
The NEC is Just a General Guide
WRONG!• The NEC is the standard for use in determining what should be
done in your facility
• According to this code, an arc flash survey shall be done in order to protect personnel from the possibility of being injured by an arc flash
• The NEC determines the flash protection boundary and PPE to be used
• The NEC also outlines the sign standards for use in those facilities and on the electrical panels
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Worst Advice Ever About Arc Flash
Maintain Compliance with OSHA Regulations• Have an arc flash survey done on the electrical panels in your
facility
• Performing these surveys using proper channels helps to determine the type of PPE necessary for those who are working in the area
• Regulations identify which warning signs must be used
• Following these steps helps to keep your company in compliance and protects your employees!
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