Arc Flash 101

I rischi legati all'arco elettrico possono essere mortali. Scopri come proteggerti.

Protect yourself from deadly arc flash hazards. Learn the common causes of arc flash accidents. Pick out the right PPE for the job. Get help on reading equipment labels. Quickly access relevant OSHA and NFPA standards on arc flash protection. Download this app and stay safe!

Features:

- How to Choose PPE: Answer a few simple questions to decide what PPE to use for your job.

- How to Read Labels: A guide to understanding arc flash equipment labels.

- Learn about arc flashes, common hazards, different types of PPE, and how to protect yourself from injury.

- Easily access relevant OSHA and NFPA arc flash standards.

A summary of relevant electrical safety standards has also been provided. The material is based on "NFPA 70E: Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace." Unless otherwise noted, the 2018 edition is referenced. Some material has also been derived from the OSHA "Train-the-Trainers Guide to Electrical Safety For General Industry."

This mobile application was developed by the IUOE National Training Fund (IUOE NTF).

Funding was provided by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number UH4ES009763.

The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.