Arc Flash Solutions Top 8

Is your facility at risk for an arc flash hazard?

How do You Know an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and Labeling Program
may be Right for You?

1. You want to stay in compliance and avoid hefty fines:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that employers provide
adequate protection to safeguard workers from injury caused by electrical hazards. The OSHA
requirements in 29 CFR 1910 – and the National Electrical Code (NEC) – point to NFPA 70E as
the accepted means of assessing hazards, determining personal protective equipment (PPE)
and providing warning labels. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in significant
fines levied by OSHA.

2. You recognize an opportunity for improved worker and work site safety:
An arc flash hazard analysis and labeling of any facility with electrical equipment installed,
whether old or new, can help to improve electrical safety standards on your work site, enable you
to identify risks associated with electrical hazards and also to put in practical safeguards to
protect your workers.

Arc flash accidents can result in devastating consequences to workers and prove very costly to the
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 3. There has been a recent severe storm or other changes to utility
equipment in your area:
A change to the utility equipment providing the electrical supply to your
facility may warrant a new arc flash assessment. New conditions could
present higher levels of electrical hazard risk.

4. The wiring in your facility or the supply feeding the equipment has
changed:
Even equipment previously assessed for arc flash hazard could be at risk
once any type of adjustment is made. A change in the way a facility is
supplied either onsite or by a utility may impact the potential of
electrical hazard.

5. It’s been over three years since your last arc flash assessment:
Re-assessment of your facility might be required if the last arc flash
assessment was over three years ago. NFPA 70E outlines that safety
programs need to be audited at a frequency of not more than three years.

6. You’ve installed new equipment:

A complete safety program requires that all pieces of equipment be
evaluated. In addition, when inspecting permitted work, your local
Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) may require arc flash labeling on new
equipment additions to facilities.

7. You’ve changed the location, environment or access to previously-

labeled equipment:
Once equipment is moved or the environment surrounding it changes, its
labeling may no longer be relevant. Changes to the supply or access to such
equipment may impact the magnitude of electrical hazards present.

8. Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) or other programs indicate a

need for assessment:
Your local jurisdiction may have specific requirements regarding electrical
hazards. In other cases architects, engineers, or internally-driven
specifications or safety programs may also point to a need for an arc
flash assessment.
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545 E. Algonquin Rd
Arlington Heights, IL
60005
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To learn more about our arc flash services, contact us at icenter@intertek.com or

1-800-WORLDLAB, or visit www.intertek.com/electrical-safety-testing/arc-flash.