Document ID (ISN) | 106061 |
CIS number |
07-186 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0029-7909 - Occupational Hazards |
Year |
2006 |
Convention or series no. |
|
Author(s) |
White J. |
Title |
Preventing arc flash injuries |
Bibliographic information |
Mar. 2006, Vol.68, No.3, p.47-48. Illus. |
Abstract |
Between 1992 and 2001, there were 17,201 injuries in the USA caused by electric arc flash burns. This article explains the causes of these types of incidents and their risk factors. It proposes a six-step approach to prevention: hazard analysis; collection of information; performing an arc flash study according to the guidelines of the IEEE 1584-2002 standard; selecting appropriate personal protective equipment; marking equipment; training the workers. |
Descriptors (primary) |
electric arc; electric burns; electrical equipment |
Descriptors (secondary) |
electricity; selection of equipment; injuries; information of personnel; personal protective equipment; face shields; marking; hazard evaluation |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Electricity
|
Broad subject area(s) |
Electrical safety
|
Browse category(ies) |
Electricity
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