The higher the incident energy, the more protective the PPE must be. The categories of arc flash PPE categories range from Category 1 to Category 4, each corresponding to a specific range of incident ...

OSHA has issued new arc flash guidance for the first time in almost ... work condition but still wearing no AR clothing or other PPE; and choosing to work energized when voltage is low (120/ ...

Arc Flash safety has become as important a topic in the industry as electric shock protection. Few electrical workers would consider working on a 13.8kV system without their proper voltage rated ...

Concerns about operator safety in the event of an arc flash are causing inspectors of high-voltage switchgear to adopt new practices. We will examine the impact of new safety practices – including ...