An arc flash is a sudden discharge of energy, connecting a component with the ground or another voltage phase in the same system through the air. This discharge can result from loose connections, ...

Within the electrical industry, most workers have become familiar with the term arc flash and the hazard it represents. While training and education have helped in understanding the hazard as well as ...

WESTFIELD — The Western Mass Public Utilities Co-op hosted Rodney Walker, an arc flash survivor on March 13 at the Westfield Gas & Electric/Whip City Fiber Operations Center. Linemen and other field ...

OSHA has issued its first update on arc-flash hazard guidance in nearly 20 years, a move expected to enhance safety for over 600,000 workers exposed to arc-flash risks. According to a recent release, ...

Every day, an estimated five to 10 arc flash incidents occur and more than 2,000 people are hospitalized each year, according to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). With arc flash and ...