WHERE ARC-FLASH HAZARDS OCCUR

A hazardous arc-flash can occur in any electrical device, regardless of voltage, in which the energy is high enough to sustain an arc. Potential places where this can happen:

  • Panel Boards and Switchboards
  • Motor Control Centers
  • Metal Clad Switch Gear
  • Transformers
  • Motor Starters and Drive Cabinets
  • Fused Disconnects
  • Any place that can have equipment failure