Arc Flash Compliance

ARC FLASH COMPLIANCE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF NFPA-70 AND IEEE 1584 STANDARDS

Changing guidelines and regulations aimed at reducing the number of Arc Flash related injuries and deaths have focused attention on the dangers of Arc Flash events in energized low and medium voltage electrical equipment. Routine inspections and maintenance testing expose personnel to hazards that until recently have been difficult to quantify. This paper provides an overview of arc flash hazards, regulatory issues, and methods to apply the standards available to determine conditions and procedures required to work safely.