Short answer yes, but how concerned? Well that’s a harder question to answer. As far as I’m aware, there hasn’t been a single arc blast fatality, regardless of the incident energy. This doesn’t mean that it isn’t a hazard but the risk associated with that hazard may be lower than you have been told. Arc […]
Arc Flash
What is Arc Flash
There are really only two types of electrical hazards: shock and arc flash. CSA Z462 gives a short definition for arc flash: Arc flash hazard – a dangerous condition associated with the possible release of energy caused by an electrical arc. Arc flash takes two forms: Arc blast refers to the pressure wave created during […]
Arc Flash Mitigation techniques – PPE
PPE is the last line of defense when it comes to arc flash mitigation, according to the hierarchy of hazard mitigation. Appropriate PPE selection is important to prevent introducing new risks to workers on job sites. Safe PPE Selection In order to select PPE, you first need to have an incident energy study on your […]