OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires the use of
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in the workplace when hazards are present
that could cause injury or illness.
NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace) provides detailed guidance on when PPE is required, what types are needed,
and how to select the appropriate PPE to protect workers from electrical shock and arc flash hazards.
We are performing the Arc Flash Analysis in conjunction with the Short Circuit Study and Protective Device
Coordination following NFPA 70E and IEEE standards.
The analysis will determine the incident energy levels and arc flash boundaries at key locations within the
electrical distribution system (main switchgear, MCC's, switchboards, panelboards, etc.).
Calculated values are used to assess the arc flash hazard risk at the equipment specified, and help the selection
of the appropriate PPE in compliance with NFPA 70E.
A report summarizing arc flash incident energy levels under worst-case conditions will be generated and included in
the final analysis. The report provides arc flash hazard labels that can be printed and applied to the equipment in the field.
