Definition of arc flash safety management is as a set of guidelines, procedures, and processes that help identify and control electrical arc flash hazards and risks. Arc flash management and procedure is a prevention method to avoid and minimize arc flash impact. This article would describe a brief practical approach to the management of arc flash risk in electrical power systems based on The European Arc Flash Guide by Mike Frain CEng FIET MCMI. —Omazaki Consultant is a consultant that provides services for study, developing, reviewing, and audit electrical arc flash safety management system and procedure practices. Contact us by email at cs@omazaki.co.id or by filling out the contact form.
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Electrical Arc Flash Management
Mike Frain CEng FIET MCMI, in book of The European Arc Flash Guide, 4Ps Approach to Arc Flash Management.
- Predict
- Prevent
- Process
- Protect
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Predict
This is the first and most important step in arc flash hazard safety management. Predict is used to calculate the severity of the hazard and the risk of arc flash hazards. The core work in this initial stage is the identification of arc flash hazards and risks. We need an arc flash hazard study and arc flash risk analysis.
- Identify arc flash hazards
- Calculate and validate incident energy
- Determine arc flash boundaries
- Arc flash risk analysis
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Prevent
After predicting potential hazards and risks, the next step is prevention, which involves applying prevention principles and developing hierarchical risk control measures. The core task is risk elimination and reduction..
- Apply hierarchy of controls
- Engineering controls first
- Eliminate or reduce exposure
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Process
The next step in arc flash safety is Process. The core task is to create a safe work system. To do this, we must establish and implement policies and procedures that implement the fundamentals of safe procedures, safe places, and safe people.
- Policy
- Safe procedures and permits
- Trained and competent people
- Controlled workplaces
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Protect
The final step is Protect. Its core function is to mitigate residual risk and provide personal protective equipment (PPE). If the previous three steps have been implemented correctly, this will cover the residual risk and, hopefully, result in a more optimal, less stressful solution.
- Arc-rated PPE
- Equipment protection
- Residual risk management
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Reference
- Mike Frain CEng FIET MCMI – The European Arc Flash Guide
- NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
- IEEE 1584 – IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations
- ISO 31000 – Risk Management Guideline
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