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Arc Flash Analysis Service
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When a short circuit occurs in an electrical network between two live conductors, whether by direct or indirect contact, it causes a massive fault in the network. This fault will cause an electric arc, which will result in a flash, which is commonly referred to as an electric arc flash in the industry. Arc flash hazard analysis or arc flash risk assessment is the process of identifying the fault, analyzing the risk, and mitigating the hazards of arc flash in an electrical network. The Arc Flash Risk Assessment or arc flash analysis service is to protect employees from electric arc flash hazards in the industrial premises.When an electrical discharge arcs from one piece of equipment to the ground or another piece of equipment through the air, it can cause serious injury or death. Temperatures in excess of 35,000 degrees Celsius can result in severe burns. The risk increases if workers get to work with highly energized equipment.OSHA, NEC, IEEE-1584, and NFPA-70E guidelines must be strictly followed when conducting an arc flash study. To reduce accidents in their facilities, all industries will conduct arc flash risk assessments in order to implement proper safety methodologies prior to any loss or risk.An arc flash hazard analysis is performed by a trained safety expert in order to determine whether an arc flash will happen or how much energy will be released. Companies can use this data to effectively train employees on the hazards associated with their job responsibilities and to identify the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to keep workers safe in the event of an arc flash incident. Employers in the electric power generation, transmission, distribution, and related fields were required to complete an arc flash risk assessment as part of OSHA’s final rule for 29 CFR 1910.269 in 2014. This work is also required by NFPA 70E.
