A 160-decibel explosion, pressure waves, and temperatures of up 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit. That is how dangerous an arc flash explosion is. Raise awareness and help protect employees with Safety Matters: Arc Flash, a seven-minute program surveys the causes of arc flash and the ways to prevent it, from training and regulations to PPE and safe work practices. The program covers the causes and definitions of arc flash, and two major arc-flash related regulations, including NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace and IEEE Standard 1584. It also details the two types of training for qualified and unqualified personnel; lockout/tagout; PPE requirements; safe work practices.
