Arc fault protection dialogue
Determine arc fault protection measures in the dialogue
On this page you will find aspects that you can discuss with your colleagues in the form of an arc fault protection check list. Every company has different starting points. Develop your company's own comprehensive arc fault protection concept.
Follow the Hierachy of Risk Controls
As a general rule, hazards are always eliminated at their source. If this does not suffice, further preventive measures can be taken as per the hierachy of risk control in accordance with NFPA 70 E.
Elimination: e.g. disconnect all electrical equipment completely
Substitution: e.g. internal arc flash mitigation system (IAMS)
Engineering controls: e.g. adjustment of circuit breaker settings
Awareness: e.g. arc flash labelling
Administrative controls: e.g. planned work procedures
PPE: e.g. arc-rated PPE
