The label says…

Author

Hill, Dennis J. ; Ruhland, Paul R.

Author_Institution

URS, Cleveland, OH, USA

fYear

2011

fDate

25-28 Jan. 2011

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

4

Abstract

Labeling of equipment is an effective method of alerting personnel of the shock and arc-flash hazards as well as providing details of necessary protective clothing and procedures. Since arc-flash labeling is intended to protect the worker, it is particularly helpful to consider the various ways in which labeling can go wrong. It is in the best interests of all to avoid any situation which could lead to either a false sense of security or to excessive personal protective equipment (PPE). This is a real life collection of examples from facilities having arc-flash labeling programs in which corrections were needed to the labels, personnel training, or maintenance.

Keywords

electric breakdown; electric shocks; labelling (packaging); occupational safety; protective clothing; arc-flash hazard; arc-flash labeling program; equipment labeling; personal protective equipment; personnel training; protective clothing; shock alert; worker protection; Arc discharges; Companies; Switches; Switchgear; USA Councils; arc blast; arc-flash; electrical safety; incident energy; personal protective equipment; protection; shock;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW), 2011 IEEE IAS

Conference_Location

Toronto, ON

Print_ISBN

978-1-4673-1060-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ESW.2011.6164717

Filename

6164717