Electric arc is one of the most deadly
and least understood hazards of
electricity, and is prevalent in most
industrial situations. The outcome of
an arc flash can be disastrous and
while local legislation
requires businesses
to perform risk
assessments for
all work activities,
this is often overlooked
because most people are unsure how
to assess and manage this hazard
effectively.

DuPont Personal Protection has
developed the DuPont Arc-Guide in
conjunction with independent
experts, to help companies comply
with the law and better assess the arc
flash hazards (with the use of simple
calculators). It provides them with
the knowledge on how to both
reduce the severity and consequences
of an arc flash for workers who
operate in proximity to, or on,
energised electrical equipment
and cables.

The DuPont Arc-
Guide recommends
a four step approach:
Predict, Prevent,
Protect and Publish. The guide is
suitable for all those whose
responsibility involves the protection
of workers from the arc flash hazard.

For further information about the
guide, please visit:
www.arcguide.dupont.com