Arc Flash






An arc flash can cause minor injuries, burns, blindness, hearing loss, nerve damage, or even cardiac arrest. Safe electrical work practices can reduce the risk of a potentially deadly arc flash incident. This safety topic reviews the dangers an arc flash can create, potential causes of an arc flash event, the definition of a qualified person, and safety precautions that can reduce the risk of arc flash incidents.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet



Arc Flash, Industry

Blank Sign-in Sheet

Resources & References

Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic that reviews the dangers an arc flash can create, potential causes of an arc flash event, the definition of a qualified person, and safety precautions that can reduce the risk of arc flash incidents.