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Arc

ArcFlash
FlashHazard
HazardAwareness
Awareness

Developed
DevelopedBy
By
Arc
ArcFlash
FlashAwareness
AwarenessTeam
Team

Outline
Outline
Introduction
to
Arc
Flash
Hazards
Introduction to Arc Flash Hazards
New
NewArc
ArcFlash
FlashSafety
SafetyGI
GI2.721
2.721
Arc
Flash
Mitigation
Program
Arc Flash Mitigation Program

Implementation
Schedule
Implementation Schedule
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Outline
Outline
Introduction
to
Arc
Flash
Hazards
Introduction to Arc Flash Hazards
New
NewArc
ArcFlash
FlashSafety
SafetyGI
GI2.721
2.721
Arc
Flash
Mitigation
Program
Arc Flash Mitigation Program

Implementation
Schedule
Implementation Schedule
3

Introduction to Arc Flash


Introduction to Arc Flash

Arc Flash Video


Arc Flash Video

Introduction to Arc Flash


Introduction to Arc Flash

Possible Hazards
Possible Hazards
Electric
Electric
shock
shock

Severe
Severe
burns
burns

Blindness
Blindness

Blast
Blast
injuries
injuries
Flying
Flying
debris
debris
Lung blast
Lung blast
injuries
injuries
Ruptured
Ruptured
eardrum
eardrum
Pressure
Pressure
wave
wave
injuries
injuries

Introduction to Arc Flash


Introduction to Arc Flash

Arc Flash Statistics


Arc Flash Statistics

Annually: 4500 Injuries & 365 Deaths


U.S.A

Daily: 12 Injuries & 1 Fatality

25 Years: 59 Injuries & 5 Fatalities

Outline
Outline
Introduction
IntroductiontotoArc
ArcFlash
FlashHazards
Hazards
New
NewArc
ArcFlash
FlashSafety
SafetyGI
GI2.721
2.721
Arc
ArcFlash
FlashMitigation
MitigationProgram
Program
Implementation
ImplementationSchedule
Schedule
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New Arc Flash Safety GI 2.721


New Arc Flash Safety GI 2.721

Arc Flash Hazard Controls


Arc Flash Hazard Controls

Comprehensive Hazard
Comprehensive Hazard
Mitigation Program Applies
Mitigation Program Applies

Engineering
Engineering
Controls
Controls

Administrative
Administrative
Controls
Controls

PPE
PPEControls
Controls

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Tasks Performed on Energized Equipment

Hazard /
Risk
Category

Rubber
Insulating
Gloves

Insulated &
Insulating
Hand Tools

2*

Yes

Yes

2*
2*
2*
4
4

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No

Yes
Yes
No
No
No

3
3
3
3
4
4
4

No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No

No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No

Panelboards or Switchboards Rated > 240 V and up to 600 V


Work on energized electrical conductors and circuit parts, including voltage testing

600 V Class: Switchgear, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Other Equipment


Work on energized electrical conductors and circuit parts, including voltage testing
Work on control circuits >120 V with exposed energized parts
Application of safety grounds, after voltage testing
Insertion or removal (racking) of circuit breakers or individual starter buckets
Removal of bolted covers to expose bare, energized parts

NEMA E2 (fused contactor) Motor Starters, Rated 2.3 kV through 7.2 kV


Perform infrared thermography or non-contact inspection not closer than 0.8m (2.5ft)
Opening hinged covers to expose bare, energized electrical parts
Work on control circuits >120 V with exposed energized parts
Application of safety grounds, after voltage testing
Work on energized electrical conductors and circuit parts, including voltage testing
Insertion or removal (racking) of starters from cubicles
Removal of bolted covers to expose bare, energized parts

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Tasks with Arc Flash


Tasks with
Arc
Hazard
(Table
2.1Flash
)
Hazard (Table 2.1)

Category 1
Category 1
Regular
NOMEX FRC

Incident Energy
Exposure

Hazard / Risk
Category
(HRC)

4 cal/cm2

8 cal/cm

25 cal/cm2

40 cal/cm2

Category 2
Category 2

Category 2*
Category 2*
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Select Proper PPE


Select Proper PPE
(FRC, face, head, etc.)

(FRC, face, head, etc.)

Category 3
Category 3

Category 4
Category 4

Electrical Workers Everyday Work Clothing and


PPE Shall Be Category 2 (8 cal/cm2)
- Workweeks supply of Category 2 FRC
-Arc-rated

face shield, hardhat, etc.

Arc Flash Suit Shall Be Worn If:


- Performing any of the tasks listed in GI Table 2.1
-Working

within Arc Flash Protection Boundary

Proponents to provide Category 3 or Category 4


Arc Flash Suits at electrical equipment
installations
- When need more protection than everyday work clothing
(Category 2)

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Team#1

Technology

Objective
Statement

Evaluate and deploy viable technologies to mitigate arc flash


hazards at existing and future installations

Team#2

Training & Certification

Objective
Statement

Develop certification and recertification requirements for


Saudi Aramco and contractor electrical workers

Team#3

Operation & Maintenance Procedures

Objective
Statement

Ensure uniform Saudi Aramco switching and maintenance


procedures for all facilities, which are in accordance with
international standards and embedded in each plants OIM

Team#4

Operation & Maintenance Delineation

Objective
Statement

Establish clear and consistent delineation of electrical


system O&M responsibilities to maximize safety, reliability
and optimize cost

Team#5
Objective
Statement

Awareness

Publicize the dangers of arc flashes and the precautions


necessary to avoid them

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