Technical Services - Arc Flash

The Industrial Safety Act requires companies to establish an Arc Flash Management Program. This can be accomplishes through a two-stage process:

 

Stage 1 - Arc Flash Study

1. A documented review of the existing power distribution system.
2. Perform Arc Flash calculations based on the above information.
3. Preparation of an Arc Flash analysis report addressing:

• Arc Flash boundaries
• Working distances
• Limits of approach
• Incident energy
• Personal protection equipment requirements

4. Label all plant equipment with appropriate Arc Flash warning labels

Stage 2 - Arc Flash Management Program

Our Flag Tag System is a numerical tag for each device or instrument, it:

• Modify existing systems and or procedures to reduce hazards
• Provide Employee Training in Arc Flash Awareness and Live Work
• Create Live Work Procedures and Arc Flash Incident Reports
• Assemble Arc Flash Hazard Kits for trained workers
• Establish a maintenance and inspection program