Experience
Matters.
Our Arc Flash Team is one of the busiest and most respected in
the United States. Since 1999, our firm has:
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Total Arc Flash Clients (Companies): 161
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Total Arc Flash Hazard Assessments Conducted (Facilities): 477
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Total Arc Flash Safety Training (Trainees): 10,354
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Total Arc Flash Accidents Investigated: 70
Contact us today to see why companies
from across North America are increasingly relying on The
Hilgeman Group to help them develop their Arc Flash Safety
Programs.
Updated on: 8/20/07 |
What is an Arc Flash?
An Arc Flash is a dangerous condition associated with the explosive
release of energy caused by an electrical arc due to either a phase to
ground or phase to phase fault. This fault can result from many factors,
including dropped tools, accidental contact with electrical systems,
build up of conductive dust, corrosion, and improper work procedures.
NFPA 70E requires the following elements:
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Arc
Flash Hazard Assessment (Annex H Methodology and/or Engineering
Calculations) of the entire operations.
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Determination of applicable flash and shock boundaries for each
electrical enclosure.
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Labeling
of all applicable electrical enclosures based on the findings of the
arc flash hazard assessment. The labeling must specify the arc flash
hazard category, flash boundary and shock boundary.
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PPE
determinations based on the potential energy exposure levels
(cal/cm2).
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Training
of all Qualified Employees, Non-Qualified Employees, and
Contractors.
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Other elements as applicable to specific
operations.
Contact The Hilgeman Group for assistance
with your Arc Flash Safety Program.
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