Protect Your Facility with an Arc Flash Study

Transform safety from guesswork to data-driven assurance

An Arc Flash Study is a vital risk assessment of your facility's electrical system. At Assured NDT, we evaluate potential arc flash hazards and translate them into actionable insights—helping you safeguard your workforce, optimize equipment protection, and ensure regulatory compliance.

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Why Conduct an Arc Flash Study?

1. Enhanced Safety for Personnel Arc flashes can release extreme heat, blast pressure, and dangerous light. Our study reveals risk zones and helps you enforce accurate safe-working boundaries, reducing injury risk and liability.

2. Regulatory Compliance Meets OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements through precise hazard identification—protecting your team and mitigating potential fines or legal exposure.

3. Improved Operational Reliability Proactive risk assessment strengthens your electrical infrastructure and protects sensitive systems—reducing unplanned downtime and equipment damage.

4. Strategic Risk Management Quantifiable arc flash metrics empower facility teams to implement targeted safeguards—from PPE upgrades to updated maintenance protocols.

How Assured NDT Supports Your Risk Reduction Strategy

• Accurate Hazard Quantification: We calculate arc flash incident energy and arc flash boundaries using industry-proven methods.

• Clear, Actionable Reporting: Receive user-friendly diagrams and recommendations for PPE categories, labeling, and electrical safety updates.

• Seamless Integration: Our process complements your internal procedures and maintenance routines for minimal disruption and maximum impact.

Contact Assured NDT today for a customized arc flash study and condition assessment tailored to your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions: Arc Flash Studies and Electrical Safety

1) What is an arc flash study?

An arc flash study analyzes a facility’s electrical system to calculate potential incident energy and determine the proper arc flash boundaries, PPE categories, and labeling requirements. It ensures workers understand safe approach distances and reduces risk from electrical hazards.

2) Why is an arc flash study important for my facility?

Arc flash studies protect employees, contractors, and equipment by identifying hazards before an incident occurs. They also ensure compliance with NFPA 70E and OSHA 1910 Subpart S, both of which require employers to assess and mitigate electrical risks.

3) What information is gathered during an arc flash study?

Engineers collect data on transformers, switchgear, breakers, cables, and system configuration to create a one-line diagram. This data is used in IEEE 1584 calculations to determine fault current, protective device coordination, and arc flash incident energy levels.

4) What are the deliverables from an arc flash study?

You’ll receive a detailed report including short-circuit analysis, coordination study, PPE requirements, arc flash boundaries, and custom NFPA 70E–compliant warning labels for each piece of electrical equipment.

5) How often should an arc flash study be performed?

Arc flash studies should be updated every 5 years, or sooner whenever system changes occur—such as new equipment installations, breaker setting adjustments, or utility service modifications.

6) Does an arc flash study require shutting down power?

No. Data collection can usually be completed while systems remain energized. Any required testing or corrections can be scheduled during planned maintenance windows to minimize disruption.

7) What happens if my facility doesn’t have an arc flash study?

Lack of a current arc flash assessment may result in OSHA violations, insurance penalties, or serious injuries if workers are exposed to energized equipment without proper labeling and PPE.

8) Why choose Assured NDT for your arc flash study?

Assured NDT’s electrical engineers deliver NFPA 70E- and IEEE 1584-compliant studies, complete with coordination analysis, field labeling, and training support. Our reports are clear, actionable, and audit-ready—helping you protect staff, reduce liability, and meet safety standards.