Title :
Update of field analysis of arc flash incidents, PPE protective performance and related worker injuries
Author :
Doan, Daniel R. ; Hoagland, Elihu Hugh ; Neal, Thomas
Author_Institution :
DuPont Eng., Wilmington, DE, USA
Abstract :
This paper will provide an expanded field analysis of the effectiveness of arc flash PPE and worker injuries in real world arc flash incidents, and an update on the ASTM test methods used for determining the arc rating of arc flash PPE. New learnings and conclusions relating to the causes of arc flash injuries and PPE strategies that can be effective in reducing injuries will be discussed.
Keywords :
arcs (electric); electrical safety; occupational safety; protective clothing; ASTM test methods; PPE protective performance; PPE strategies; arc flash PPE; arc flash protective clothing; expanded field analysis; worker injuries; Arc discharges; Face; Hazards; Injuries; Protective clothing; Switchgear; arc flash; arc incident analysis; burn injury analysis; personal protective equipment;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW), 2010 IEEE IAS
Conference_Location :
Memphis, TN
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1057-4
DOI :
10.1109/ESW.2010.6164450
