Since the inception of the NFPA 70E 2000 Edition 10 years ago, there has been a major evolution in our understanding of the electric arc flash hazard. NFPA 70E has been revised twice and is now in ...

Arc flashes present a serious hazard involving electrical equipment that is more common than many would believe. Due to OSHA’s reporting requirements for arc ...

If you are responsible for facility electrical operations, you may have heard of the recent updates to IEEE 1584 “IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations.” The previous major edition ...

Arc flash is defined as an explosive release of energy caused by an electrical arc. Typically, the arc results from either a phase-to-ground or phase-to-phase fault created by many possible events.

On April 16, Steve Woodring, chief plant operator at the Harrisonville Wastewater Treatment Plant in Harrisonville, Mo., was working in the plant's main lift station, which contains a split wet well ...

Arc-rated (AR), flame-resistant (FR) garments are a vital part of any thermal hazard mitigation personal protective equipment (PPE) program, and within the electrical industry, is a mainstay for ...

Every day, an estimated five to 10 arc flash incidents occur and more than 2,000 people are hospitalized each year, according to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). With arc flash and ...