Brian Hall & Jeff Kershner

If you work around electrical equipment, you’ve probably noticed that arc flash labels don’t all look the same. Some have orange headers with the word “WARNING” in black. Others have red headers with the word “DANGER” in white. So which one is correct? Are there codes or standards that require one over the other? The short answer is yes – but which label to use is not always obvious. In the article below, we will explore some of the reasons for this uncertainty. Where Arc Flash Labels Come...

No injuries. Two breakers tripped. A faint whiff of smoke. Worker reporting a near-miss incident That’s how close one recent incident...

Guidance to avoid severe injuries or fatalities caused by electrical arcs.