NECA 2018 Safety Professionals Conference

Arc Flash Lessons from Testing and Accident Investigations (Room Commonwealth 6)

22 May 18
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Inside Electrical Construction

Incident investigations provide insight into common PPE mistakes and best practices for choosing and using arc rated PPE. This presentation will review the processes by which arc rated garments are tested and labeled for use in the electrical industry and provide an understanding of Energy Break Though (EBT)and Arc-Performance Thermal Value (APTV). The presenter will discuss the steps to accident investigation related to electrical arc flash events.