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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Free Arc Flash Labeling Best Practices
A recent study shows that less than 15% of electrical equipment installed prior to 2002 has the proper arc flash labeling. AND only 55% of electrical equipment installed since 2002 has the proper arc flash labeling. The lack of arc flash labeling is a serious problem.A new best practices labeling guide from Graphic Products provides a concise summary of arc flash labeling requirements. It starts with a facility inspection to identify arc flash needs. The guide then provides a comprehensive description of what is needed to ensure there is proper arc flash labeling throughout a facility.
The following Table of Contents provides on overview of what is included in this best practices guide:
- Required Tools
- Definitions
....What is Arc Flash?
....Definitions of Terms - Evaluation - Facility Inspection
- Label Creation
....What Information Should Be Included On An Arc Flash Label?
....Needed Equipment and Supplies
....Label Creation Steps
....Label Creation Using Die-Cut Labels
....Label Creation Using Continuous Vinyl - Label Placement
....Locations Where Labels Should Be Placed
....Removing Old Labels - Label Maintenance
- One Page Arc Flash Hazard Labeling Guide
Labels: Arc Flash Labels
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