![]() ![]() The estimate of the likelihood of occurrence of injury or damage to health and the potential severity of injury or damage to health shall take into consideration the following: (3) To determine if additional protective measures are required, including the use of PPE (2) To estimate the likelihood of occurrence of injury or damage to health and the potential severity of injury or damage to health An arc flash risk assessment shall be performed: Once there, click on the free access link to NFPA 70E. For the complete section, see the actual NFPA 70E text at NFPA.ORG. (6) There is no evidence of impending failure such as arcing, overheating, loose or bound equipment parts, visible damage, or deterioration.īelow is a sample of NFPA 70E. (5) Equipment covers are in place and secured. (4) Equipment doors are closed and secured. ![]() (3) The equipment is used in accordance with instructions included in the listing and labeling and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. (2) The equipment is properly maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and applicable industry codes and standards. (1) The equipment is properly installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and applicable industry codes and standards. Equipment must be examined to know whether it is considered normal or abnormal before the likelihood of an arc flash occurrence can be determined.Įquipment condition considered to be “normal” if all of the following circumstances apply: Notice that the likelihood of an arc flash occurrence in this table is based on the overall condition of the equipment. On the right side of the table is the final decision on whether or not an arc flash is a likely occurrence.In the middle of the table is the condition of the equipment.On the left side of the table is the description of the task.NFPA 70E Table 130.5(C) has three columns: The risk assessment indicates if additional protective measures are required including the level of PPE to be used within the arc flash boundary. NFPA 70E Section 130.5(C) is used to determine the likelihood of an arc flash occurrence which is required as part of the overall arc flash risk assessment. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |