Electrical Safety: How to Guard Against Arc Flash

This infographic clearly defines the three boundaries surrounding electrical equipment, based on NFPA Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, or NFPA 70E.

John Hitch

Jan. 27, 2016

To ensure your safety while working near energized equipment, knowing where you stand is crucial.

“Distance is the simplest form of protection from electrical injuries,” said Jeff Woods, Safety Auditor with Graphic Products.

“These safety boundaries give workers a ‘stay-back’ distance that they can easily and quickly understand, keeping them out of harm’s way.

Here is a simple infographic that defines the three boundaries. For more information, see Graphic Products' Arc Flash Safety article.

About the Author

John Hitch

Editor, Fleet Maintenance

John Hitch, based out of Cleveland, Ohio, is the editor of Fleet Maintenance, a B2B magazine that addresses the service needs for all commercial vehicle makes and models (Classes 1-8), ranging from shop management strategies to the latest tools to enhance uptime.

He previously wrote about equipment and fleet operations and management for FleetOwner, and prior to that, manufacturing and advanced technology for IndustryWeek and New Equipment Digest. He is an award-winning journalist and former sonar technician aboard a nuclear-powered submarine where he served honorably aboard the fast-attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723).