Here’s How to Improve Arc-Flash Safety in the Workplace

An arc flash occurs due to a phase-to-ground or phase-to-phase short circuit. The extreme heat, light, and pressure blasts associated with these events make it necessary to take precautions when engaging in activities that may involve arc flashes. These flashes can happen whenever people work with electrified equipment. If your workplace has CNC machines, CNC plasma cutters are among the most common pieces of equipment associated with arc flashes. Here are some proactive steps you can take to promote arc-flash safety at work.