Five ways to protect your team against an Arc Flash

摘要

With temperatures more than four times hotter than the surface of the sun, it goes without saying that workers must be fully protected against the dangers of an Arc Flash. Those working around high and low voltage electricity on a daily basis are at an increased risk. Here, Mark Lant, Technical Expert at Arc Flash protection specialists, ProGARM, explains his top five tips to protect your team from the potentially fatal or life-changing consequences of an Arc Flash... 1. Educate your team. If your team members don't properly understand the dangers posed to them by Arc Flash hazards, then they may not wear the clothing correctly, leaving them vulnerable to the risks of an Arc Flash.