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A dedicated Cintas® representative scans and picks up dirty work apparel from your business and takes it back to our facility.

Apparel is scanned again, laundered and inspected for damage. We take care of any repairs and replacements at no charge to you.

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Published 02.26.25

The Arc Flash Prevention Playbook

6 steps you shouldn’t ignore

The numbers are sobering. Every day, as many as 10 U.S. workers are injured or killed in arc flash accidents1. An arc flash isn't a minor workplace incident. These electrical explosions, which can reach temperatures hot enough to vaporize metal, don't just damage equipment – they destroy lives.

Yet here's what keeps safety professionals up at night – most of these incidents are preventable.

Too often, the same story plays out. Experienced workers, pressed for time, skip crucial safety steps. New employees, inadequately trained, make fatal assumptions. Supervisors, focused on deadlines, look the other way when protocols are bent.

The cost? Life-altering injuries that ripple through families and communities.

But by following six essential steps, you can help create a work environment where electrical safety isn't just a priority – it's second nature.

1. Verify zero energy state

Think of zero energy verification as your first line of defense. It's not enough to assume equipment is de-energized. You need to prove it.

  • Using properly rated testing equipment
  • Following a systematic verification process
  • Never taking shortcuts, even when time is tight
  • Wearing appropriate AR/FR clothing

Remember: assumptions about energy states have no place in a safe workplace.

2. Respect all voltage levels

Low voltage doesn't mean low risk. This crucial understanding can save lives.

  • Whether you're working with 120 volts or 13,000 volts, maintain the same level of:
  • Professional caution
  • Protective measures
  • Procedural compliance

It takes little voltage to trigger an arc flash under the right conditions. Treat all voltage as potentially lethal.

3. Follow lockout/tagout procedures

Proper lockout/tagout procedures aren't just paperwork – they're a critical safety system that protects lives. These steps ensure that equipment stays de-energized throughout maintenance and repairs.

  • Identify hazards and procedures
  • Turn off and isolate equipment
  • Apply lockout/tagout devices
  • Verify isolation and check energy

Every lock, every tag represents a life protected – make each one count.

4. Wear proper PPE

Personal Protective Equipment is your last chance at survival if everything else fails. But it only works if you:

  • Wear it consistently
  • Choose the right protection level for the task
  • Maintain equipment meticulously
  • Ensure proper fit and comfort

Make PPE compliance non-negotiable, regardless of task duration or familiarity.

5. Complete safety training

Knowledge gaps create danger zones. Comprehensive training ensures workers understand not just what to do, but why it matters. Your training program should:

  • Cover all aspects of electrical safety
  • Include hands-on practice sessions
  • Address new technologies and threats
  • Refresh knowledge regularly

Remember: in electrical safety, what you don't know can kill you.

6. Build accountability at every level

Safety isn't a solo sport. It requires commitment from every level of your organization.

  • Workers can stop unsafe work
  • Managers prioritize safety
  • Safety concerns receive immediate attention

The stakes are real

The latest OSHA standards for arc flash safety aren't just guidelines – they're life-saving protocols built on decades of hard-learned lessons. Every step exists because someone, somewhere, paid the price for its absence.

But standards alone don't save lives – actions do. Consider that every time a worker goes home safely, it's because someone made the right choices. Someone followed procedures. Someone refused to take shortcuts. Someone cared enough to do things right.

With these six steps, you make every worker’s safety your commitment and help to keep your workplace from becoming another statistic.

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1 The online survey was completed in October 2023 by Mower on behalf of Carhartt Company Gear using the Qualtrics platform with a panel provided by Dynata. The 806 participants work in construction, manufacturing, transportation, trucking, utilities, transit, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, agriculture and energy exploration. The sponsor of the survey was not revealed, participants were selected randomly and did not receive compensation from Carhartt or Mower. A copy of the full survey results is available by contacting [email protected].

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