Over the past 15 years, the evolution in regulations, codes and standards, as well as the basic understanding of arc hazards, have elevated the importance and priority of managing and mitigating these hazards in the workplace. This article discusses arc flash hazard mitigation and explains the need for SHSE professionals to understand and apply appropriate regulations and standards, implement hazard assessments, evaluate mitigation options, and design and implement controls to reduce/eliminate risks.
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