Thousands of employees are hospitalized every year in the US due to arc flash injuries. Hundreds of these events prove fatal. Arc flash incidents pose a very real danger to electrical and manufacturing employees so identifying potential risks before something happens is crucial to protecting employees.


An arc flash is a phenomenon where a flashover of electric current leaves its intended path and travels through the air from one conductor to another, or to ground.


If you have had plant expansions or reductions since your last arc flash study, any unexplained nuisance tripping, or you aren’t sure whether all employees have received proper arc flash training, your employees may be at risk. The experienced electrical safety professionals at OneSource can help you uncover and mitigate arc flash risks in electrical equipment.





Compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA Standards










Arc flash assessments at regular intervals are required per NFPA standards and certain safety certifications. These analyses provide the basis for identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with NFPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and determining proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Proof of arc flash assessments must be provided if an inspector audits your site.



The More You Know, the Better






An arc flash analysis gives you visibility into current hazard exposure so you can make informed decisions about how to protect employees, including:


  • Mitigating hazards to acceptable levels
  • Educating employees on hazard awareness
  • Ensuring employees have the proper arc-rated personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Training employees on how to work within acceptable conditions

OneSource’s knowledgeable team can help you implement the actions necessary to ensure a safe workplace. We can recommend mitigation solutions, PPE, and equipment settings to keep equipment running and personnel safe.




An arc flash analysis gives you visibility into current hazard exposure so you can make informed decisions about how to protect employees, including:


  • Mitigating hazards to acceptable levels
  • Educating employees on hazard awareness
  • Ensuring employees have the proper arc-rated personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Training employees on how to work within acceptable conditions

OneSource’s knowledgeable team can help you implement the actions necessary to ensure a safe workplace. We can recommend mitigation solutions, PPE, and equipment settings to keep equipment running and personnel safe.



OneSource’s Arc Flash Analysis Services





OneSource’s expertly trained and experienced team of specialists can perform arc flash analyses on existing systems, new equipment or modified equipment. We identify hazardous exposure risks, determine arc flash ratings, and help employees stay current on industry regulations so that you can maintain compliance.


OneSource’s specialists help you proactively plan for routine maintenance of your equipment and identify potential conditions that could lead to arc flash hazards. We analyze your systems and equipment to reduce risk, increase competency for employees, improve documentation, and achieve compliance.


An arc flash analysis summary of work includes the following:

  • On-site data collection
  • Arc flash label generation and installation
  • One-line drawings, models and reports
  • Short circuit study
  • Protective device coordination study
  • Written safety program review


Benefits of an Arc Flash Analysis






Keeps equipment compliant with NFPA 70E regulations
 

Helps increase safety and protect employees

 

Reduces downtime of equipment
 

Increases employees’ competency with customizable safety training



What to Expect with Your OneSource Arc Flash Analysis





Arc Flash Analysis
Preparation

We will begin preparing for your arc flash study with a kickoff call. You provide all one-line drawings and applicable electrical prints you have available.





Data Collection Through
On-site Analysis

As Rockwell Automation Authorized Service Providers, we will send an engineer to conduct an on-site inspection of electrical equipment.





Data
Analysis

Our final report will include up-to-date one-line drawings, an analysis of arc flash incident energy levels and arc flash protection boundaries, as well as equipment duty and selective protective device coordination studies.





Delivery of Final Report and Installation of Labels

OneSource’s team will install applicable arc flash warning labels and review all studies and one-line drawings with you.





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