What Is An Arc Flash
An arc flash is the sudden release of intense light and heat produced from an electric arc. An Arc Flash occurs during an arc fault, a type of electrical explosion or short circuit condition, which passes through a luminous bridge formed in a gap between two electrodes.
PPE should be viewed as the last line of protection after an arc flash incident has occurred.
The following article should help provide you with some information on arc rated protection measures.
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Terry Smeader
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