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Arc Flash Studies

Arc Flash Studies

An Arc Flash Study will:

  • Ensure employee safety
  • Minimize the cost of downtime and lost employee productivity
  • Meet the requirements of OSHA, the National Electrical Code and the National Electrical Safety Code

An accurate Arc Flash Study is an essential part of an effective electrical and maintenance safey program for any facility. It identifies the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safe working distances from potentially dangerous electrical equipment. The calculations of arc energy are accomplished using computer software that applies the latest arc flash industry standards.

In performing an Arc Flash Study, we will:

  • Verify, update, or create a plant’s electrical one-line diagram, if necessary. An accurate electrical one-line diagram is an essential part of any electrical system study.
  • Determine the fault currents available at key locations in the electrical system.
  • Calculate safe working distances and determine proper safety attire to be used when maintaining live electrical equipment.
  • Provide arc flash hazard labels to affix to equipment to ensure compliance with applicable requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910, NFPA-70, NFPA-70E and IEEE Std 1584.