Arc flash incidents produce extreme temperatures, intense light, pressure waves, and molten metal that can cause severe burns, blindness, and fatalities. Arc flash studies calculate the incident energy available at each point in an electrical system, determine hazard boundaries, and specify the personal protective equipment and safe work practices required for electrical workers to perform tasks safely.
MAC Safety's arc flash services include complete power system analysis, short-circuit calculations, protective device coordination studies, and incident energy calculations at each work point in the electrical distribution system. Results are documented in compliance with NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584, with equipment labels that specify the arc flash boundary, incident energy level, required PPE category, and approach distances for each piece of electrical equipment.
Arc flash studies integrate with NIXN's electrical safety permit management, ensuring that workers reference current arc flash data when planning energized work. When electrical systems are modified, MAC updates the arc flash study and NIXN automatically distributes revised labeling information and PPE requirements to affected personnel.