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To Understand
• What is An Arc Flash
• Why OSHA Is Addressing This Issue
• New Requirements In NEC & NFPA 70E
• Impact to Industry
• Steps in Performing an Arc Flash Analysis
• How to Select Required Protective Clothing
Arc Flash Event
Every Day An
Electrician Is
Severely
Injured by an
Arc Flash Event
What Is An Arc Flash
An Arc Flash is
a Sudden
Release of Heat
and Energy
Caused By An
Electric Arc
Arc Resistant
Switchgear
Undergoing Test
For an Arcing Fault
Recent Changes
• 29 CFR 1910.335
– Employees working in areas where
potential electrical hazards exist
shall be provided with and shall use
personal protective equipment.
What Does NFPA 70E Say?
• NEC 110.16
The amount of
energy impressed
on a surface, a
certain distance
from the source,
generated during
an arc event.
Arc Flash Boundary
A distance from
exposed live
parts within
which a person
could receive a
second degree
burn.
Determine PPE Hazard Level
Category Cal / cm2 FR Clothing
2 8 Cotton Underwear + FR
Shirt & FR Pants
3 25 Cotton Underwear + FR
Shirt & FR Pants + FR
Coverall
4 40 Cotton Underwear + FR
Shirt & FR Pants +
Double Layer Switching
Coat & Pants
Calculation Methods
• IEEE 1584
– IEEE Method Preferred