By understanding and following the new NFPA 70E guidelines and with adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety precautions, arc flash hazards can be reduced.

What are the NFPA 70E Guidelines regarding arc flash?

An employer is required to:

Conduct an arc flash hazard analysis of the workplace.
Implement qualified and general worker safety training based on the arc flash hazard analysis results.
Establish shock and flash protection boundaries.
Put warning labels on equipment.
Provide protective clothing and personal protective equipment that meet ANSI standards.

How can Alliant Energy help?

Our safety experts can help plant and facility managers and other users of electricity understand how to reduce the probability of an arc flash event and its effects.

Alliant Energy's Arc Flash Analysis and Assessment includes:

Potential arc flash incident energy levels
Flash protection boundary distances
Safety training
Selecting personal protection equipment
Electrical equipment labeling recommendations.

Alliant Energy has the expertise, knowledge and technical specialists to help you develop, structure and implement a complete, cost-effective arc flash solution for your employees.

Learn more about the dangers of arc flash

Contact your Alliant Energy account manager to request an Arc Flash Analysis