Abstract
The paper presents the arc flash assessment in petrochemical and chemical industry. This article provides the IAS Cement Industry Committee information and references to help apply the expertise in risk and safety management experience for the specific hazard of electrical arc flash. The information and references provided include the following: (1) injury frequency and prediction methods (2) cost information to help in building a business case to enable fact-based management decision on priority and resource allocation (3) comparison of several implementation options, including a recommendation for the best long-term strategy for minimizing both injuries and costs (4) considerations to help assure effective arc hazard analysis (5) examples of control measures that can be implemented based on the results from an arc hazard assessment (6) sources for more information. The author's intent is to aid in accelerating the implementation of technology and work practices proven effective through the technical forums sponsored by the PCIC of the IAS. The harmonization of workplace electrical safety standards biased toward optimizing the integration of inherently safer technology, improved safe work practices, and state-of-the-art safety management systems will improve the electrical safety of workers in all industries.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
