Safety
Electric arc
A sustained electrical discharge through a gas such as air.
Hazards
- A sustained electrical discharge through a gas such as air.
Controls
- Prevent inadvertent initiation, maintain ratings and boundaries, and use qualified arc-flash controls where applicable.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Prevent inadvertent initiation, maintain ratings and boundaries, and use qualified arc-flash controls where applicable.
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Sources
- Electrical Safety Glossary — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration