Arc Flash Protection Safety Program

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PROTECTING YOU AND YOUR WORKERS

OSHA requires the use of protective equipment when working where potential electrical hazards exist, although the agency does not specify how to select personal protective equipment. OSHA requires the employer to assess workplace hazards and the need for personal protective equipment, but it does not specify how to conduct hazard assessments.
Although OSHA doesn’t directly state what to do about arc-flash hazards, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132(d) (1) requires employers to evaluate the workplace for hazards. And based on these assessments, the employer must select and require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for its employees.