An arc flash is a sudden discharge of energy, connecting a component with the ground or another voltage phase in the same system through the air. This discharge can result from loose connections, ...

Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released updated personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance to provide Americans working on energized ...

In November, OSHA released new arc flash guidance for the first time in almost 20 years. The guidance covered various areas of concern, including low-voltage hazards; PPE and arc-rated (AR) clothing; ...

Arc flash has always been a relevant topic — as long as electrical controls and power distribution have been around. Jerred Davis, Systems Consultant for Rittal, talks to us about Arc Flash. He ...

Targeting markets with UL-845, CSA or NOM requirements and applications where arc flash is a concern, ABB now offers a low-voltage motor control center including plug ...