SBE Chapter 16 May Luncheon
Arc Flash Hazards
Thursday, May 13, noon
Museum of Flight
Wings Café, Meadow’s Room
Boeing Field, 9404 East Marginal Way S.
On average, approximately 5 to 10 arc flash explosions occur on the job every day in the United States. What is an arc flash? Can it occur around broadcast facilities? What are the rules and regulations related to arc flash hazards and safety?
Our Presentation speaker will be Robert Fuhr, a power engineering consultant. This informative session will be about Arc Flash Hazards and NFPA 70E. Learn about how it is changing the way electrical workers and electrical designers perform their work. This presentation is for electricians, engineers, and owners. Find out why and how you must comply with these rules and regulations.
A couple of examples of arc flash:
http://www.magnaelectric.com/content/view/39/56/
http://205.243.100.155/frames/mpg/XfrmBlast1.mpg
