Honeywell - Salisbury Electrical Safety Catalog

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INSULATING PLASTIC GUARDS/ COVERS

LINE HOSES/ COVERS

ARC FLASH PPE

DIELECTRIC FOOTWEAR

INSULATED JUMPERS

VOLTAGE DETECTORS

INSULATED TOOLS

OUTAGE PROTECTION

SLEEVES

BLANKETS

HISTORY

CONTENT

GROUNDING

SAFETYLINE

HOT STICKS

INSULATORS

GLOVES

STANDARDS RELEVANT TO ARC FLASH GARMENTS

Because electrical work poses serious potential hazards for workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has extensive regulations that employers and employees must adhere to in order to keep workers safe in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC). Electrical Safety PPE is mandatory, and OSHA is the governing body that ensures employers comply. Salisbury electrical safety products are tested and comply with ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards and regulations, as well as ANSI (American National Standards Institute). Arc-rated clothing, also known as arc flash-resistant clothing, is specially designed protective apparel engineered to safeguard workers from the thermal and heat related hazards associated with electric arc flashes. Arc-rated clothing is crafted using flame-resistant materials that resist ignition, prevent burning, and minimize injury to the wearer. Employers must provide all available information that relates to the determination of existing characteristics and conditions. In order to gather this information, employers conduct an arc flash hazard analysis and post information regarding safety in their facility. There are 3 steps to completing an arc flash hazard analysis: 1. Determine the Arc Flash Boundary – The arc flash boundary changes depending on the potential arc flash hazard. The arc flash boundary is calculated to 1.2 calories/ cm 2 of incident energy, which is the distance where a worker without appropriate PPE would receive 2nd degree burns. Moving toward the energized and exposed equipment, you’ll find the limited approach boundary. Within this boundary, it is still possible to be exposed to a shock hazard which is why PPE should be worn by qualified workers. The area closest to the live, exposed equipment is within the restricted boundary. In order to pass this boundary, you must be a qualified worker with the proper training and PPE. 2. Deciding what PPE is needed for application 3. Labeling equipment – electrical equipment that is likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing or maintenance shall be field marked with a label containing the following a. Normal system voltage b. Arc flash boundary c. At least one of the following: Available incident energy, minimum arc rating of clothing, and /or site-specific level of PPE SALISBURY ASSESSMENT SOLUTIONS HELPS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU NEED TO BE COMPLIANT

APPLICABLE STANDARDS/ REQUIREMENTS NFPA 70E Standard for electrical safety in the workplace ASTM F1506

Standard performance specification for flame resistant and electric arc rated protective clothing worn by workers exposed to flames and electric arcs ASTM F1959/F1959M Standard test method for determining the arc rating of materials for clothing ASTM F2178 Standard test method for determining the arc rating and standard specification for eye or face protective products ANSI Z87.1 Standard for occupational and educational personal eye and face protection devices

DANGER is per ANSI Z534.4

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SALISBURY ASSESSMENT SOLUTIONS (SAS) is a team of electrical engineers and safety experts offering individualized services to meet your needs for electrical safety compliance and to help you achieve your electrical safety program goals. SAS offers electrical hazard risk assessments, arc flash risk assessments, compliance support, electrical engineering, assistance and support with written electrical safety programs and electrical training. SAS is a customized service that can meet the unique needs of each customer.

Equipment ID

Nominal System Voltage

Working Distance

Shock Protection

Calculated AFIE*

Arc Flash Boundary

Engineering Firm

List of Arc Flash PPE

Contact Information

Date of Study