Matching ARC Rated PPE to the Hazard: Why Does it Work?

Arc flash hazard assessment and arc ratings are continuing to evolve. This paper explores recent critique, incremental changes bettering worker safety and we defend the current standards-based approach of matching arc rating from ASTM F1959, F2675, F2178, or IEC 61482-1-1 to the calculated hazard (using NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584 or other common cal/cm
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based hazard assessment) as the best practice to stay in compliance with the current standards and protect workers.