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  1. Articles

    Articles on Arc Flash and Electrical Safety, standards, PPE, studies and more...
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    Latest: Ieee 1584 Two Second Rule:... brainfiller, Jan 26, 2012 at 8:24 AM
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  2. The Lounge

    1. News in Electrical Safety

      News related to OSHA, Electrical Safety, NFPA 70E and the electrical industry
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      Latest: Electrical Safety Council... News Feed, Jan 27, 2012 at 8:13 PM
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    2. Off Topic Discussions

      Here is where you can post about off topic subjects. Sports, Racing, Weather, Military, Hobbies etc.
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      Latest: Reflections of a retired... Joules Vernier, Nov 18, 2011
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    3. Question of the Week - What Do You Think?

      Please let us know your opinion about our "Question of the week". Feel free to answer all of the past questions too! - Thanks for your input!
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      Latest: Part 2 - 125 kVA Exception richxtlc, Jan 25, 2012 at 4:35 PM
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    4. Arcflashforum.com Feedback and Announcements

      This Forum is for any feedback that you may have regarding this website. Also announcements related to the forum will be posted here.
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      Latest: Arc Flash Forum New Features Neil Thomas, Jan 27, 2012 at 6:28 PM
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  3. Arc Flash and Electrical Safety

    1. General Discussion

      Post your questions and comments here that do not fit into one of the other categories below .
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      Latest: Arc Flash Data Collection Form Flemdog186, Jan 26, 2012 at 7:59 PM
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    2. Electrical Safety Practices

      Discuss your electrical safety practices, policy, proceedures and other related topics here!
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      Latest: Help - Arc Flash Incident Zog, Jan 13, 2012
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    3. Equipment to Reduce Arc Flash Dangers

      Discussions of arc resistant switchgear, remote racking of breakers, and other devices used to reduce the hazards associated with arc flash.
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      Latest: Arc Flash reduction kirk keys JoeB, Jan 27, 2012 at 2:46 PM
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    4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

      What level of PPE is required? What does category 2 mean? Standards, testing, garment information, selection and application questions - It's all here!
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      Latest: Leather Pants Allison White, Jan 27, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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  4. Arc Flash Studies

    1. General Discussion

      Questions about how to perform an arc flash study.
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      Latest: Short-Circuit problem brainfiller, Jan 27, 2012 at 8:02 PM
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    2. Arc Flash Labels

      What gets labeled? What should the label look like? Where do the labels go?
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      Latest: Yet another question about... Jimnan88, Jan 10, 2012
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    3. Software for Arc Flash Studies

      Where you can share experiences about various Arc Flash Programs
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      Latest: SKM-DC loads and sources richxtlc, Jan 20, 2012
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    4. System Modeling and Calculations

      What should be modeled? What data should be used? How do I .....?
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      Latest: Effect Of Underrated Breakers... diakonos1984, Jan 27, 2012 at 4:37 PM
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  5. Codes and Standards

    1. CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety

      Discussion area for Canada's CSA Z462 which is Canada's version of NFPA 70E. How is it being used? What are the requirements?
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      Latest: CSA Z462, 2012, 2nd Edition... Rbaustad, Dec 22, 2011
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    2. EAWR Electricity at Work Regulations, HSE - Europe

      Discuss Arc flash and electrical safety practices used in European countries here. Electricity at Work Regulations - EAWR, UK Health and Safety Work Act and More!
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      Latest: Reporting of Arc Flash... LLB, Jan 27, 2012 at 2:23 PM
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    3. OSHA CFR Title 29

      1910 Subpart S, 1926 Subpart K, 1910.269,General Duty Clause and more.
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      Latest: Lockout tagout for non... jghrist, May 3, 2011
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    4. IEEE 1584 - IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Ha

      Post questions and comments about this standard for calculating arc flash. Topics such as X distance factor, 2 second rule, incident energy, arcing current are all here!
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      Latest: Confined arc blast pressure PaulEngr, Jan 19, 2012
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    5. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code - NEC (R)

      NEC Article 110.16 defines requirements for equipment labeling. This one article regarding arc flash continues to evolve with each code cycle. Discuss your opinions about 110.16 here.
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      Latest: Moror Circuit glen1971, Nov 10, 2011
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    6. NESC - ANSI C2 - National Electrical Safety Code

      This forum is to discuss the 2007 National Electrical Saftey Code's (NESC) new rule 410A3, which states, "Effective January 1, 2009, the employer shall ensure that an assessment is performed to determine potential exposure to an electric arc for employees who work on or near energized parts or equipment."
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      Latest: Reduced Level of PPE Mike Lind, Nov 7, 2011
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    7. NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the W

      Discuss NFPA 70E here. Questions, opinions, interpretations and debate about this important (and somtimes confusing) standard. Also includes suggestions, opinions and debate about future revisions to this standard.
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      Latest: Table H.4 LHall, Jan 23, 2012 at 1:26 PM
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  6. Share It Here

    Tell us your arc flash and electrical safety stories - good and bad. Share your photos of arc flash and electrical safety incidents, equipment, and related topics.

    1. Arc Flash Photos

      Post your arc flash and electrical safety photos here. Maximum jpg file size is 2 MB.
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      Latest: 2 Weeks??? Legion, Dec 8, 2011
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    2. Your Stories

      Tell us your stories about the good, the bad and the ugly from your arc flash experiences or the experience of others. Successful PPE practices, terrible accidents, near misses - this is where people can read just how serious an arc flash can be and/or how proper practices saved someone's life.
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      Latest: Donnies Accident HARRY304E, Jan 2, 2012
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