A recent study shows that less than 15% of electrical equipment installed prior to 2002 has the proper arc flash labeling. AND only 55% of electrical equipment installed since 2002 has the proper arc flash labeling. The lack of arc flash labeling is a serious problem.

A new best practices labeling guide from Graphic Products provides a concise summary of arc flash labeling requirements. It starts with a facility inspection to identify arc flash needs. The guide then provides a comprehensive description of what is needed to ensure there is proper arc flash labeling throughout a facility.

The following Table of Contents provides on overview of what is included in this best practices guide:

• Required Tools
• Definitions
  ....What is Arc Flash?
  ....Definitions of Terms
• Evaluation - Facility Inspection
• Label Creation
  ....What Information Should Be Included On An Arc Flash Label?
  ....Needed Equipment and Supplies
  ....Label Creation Steps
  ....Label Creation Using Die-Cut Labels
  ....Label Creation Using Continuous Vinyl
• Label Placement
  ....Locations Where Labels Should Be Placed
  ....Removing Old Labels
• Label Maintenance
• One Page Arc Flash Hazard Labeling Guide

The Arc Flash Best Practices Guide may be downloaded free.

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posted by Steve Hudgik - 9:19:00 AM - - Permanent Link to This Article

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