Title :
Arc flash PPE research update
Author :
Hoagland, Elihu, IV
Author_Institution :
ArcWear.com/e-Hazard.com/ArcStore.com, Louisville, KY, USA
Abstract :
PPE exposed to arc flash is not always designed for arc flash exposures. This paper discusses the critical PPE rated for arc flash exposures for electrical workers and the test methods employed for those ratings. It also further explores other PPE which is frequently exposed to arc flash but which is not arc-rated. The purpose of the paper is to provide some guidelines on proper use and dangers posed by using the improper materials in arc flash exposures until standards have caught up with the state of the art research.
Keywords :
arcs (electric); occupational health; occupational safety; personnel; OSHA; arc flash PPE research; arc flash exposures; electric arc; electrical workers; occupational safety & health administration; Clothing; Hazards; USA Councils; Welding; ASTM; ATPV; EBT; IEC; IEEE; ISO; NESC; NFPA 70E; PPE; arc blast; arc flash; arc flash hood; arc flash suit; arc flash training; arc rated bras; arc rated rainwear; arc rated underwear; arc thermal performance value; balaclava; beardnets; electrical safety; energy breakopen threshold; hairnets; incident energy; personal protective equipment; sock hood;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW), 2011 IEEE IAS
Conference_Location :
Toronto, ON
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1060-4
DOI :
10.1109/ESW.2011.6164715
