ARC FLASH & ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
An Arc Flash is a high-energy electrical explosion that occurs when current travels through air between conductors or from a conductor to ground. It is one of the most dangerous electrical hazards, releasing intense heat, light, sound, and pressure waves. These explosions can vaporize metal, ignite fires, and seriously injure or kill workers nearby.
Electric Shock, while different, is equally hazardous. It happens when a person becomes a path for electrical current due to poor insulation, faulty equipment, or inadequate protective grounding.
WHY CHOOSE US
- 20+ Years of Technical Experience in electrical systems and industrial safety
- Proactive 5-Year Review Notifications
- Compliance Across All Regulatory Bodies (OSHA, IEEE, NFPA)
- End-to-End Service – from risk assessment to labelling and training Custom Solutions – tailored to your facility, operations, and equipment
- Transparent Reporting with full visibility on code issues, violations, and risk levels.
Assessment Steps
If your facility operates equipment above 50 volts, you are exposed to the risk of arc flash. Regulatory bodies such as OSHA, NFPA, and IEEE mandate that employers identify, assess, and mitigate electrical hazards.
Failure to comply can result in:
- Employee injuries or fatalities
- Equipment destruction and fire
- Insurance claims or lawsuits
- Fines, citations, and operational shutdowns
- Reputational damage
JASP Resources Sdn Bhd provides comprehensive Arc Flash Risk Assessments to help your organization remain compliant, safe, and efficient.
- Your equipment operates at 50 volts or higher
- Your system has not been assessed in 5 years (per NFPA 70E)
- You’ve made modifications or expansions to your system
- You operate in a state or region that has adopted NFPA 70 (2017 edition or
later)
- You have no remote de-energization capability
- You cannot confirm current arc flash boundary labels are accurate and visible.
Phase 1: Engineering Analysis
- Review and validate existing system documentation
- Load Flow Studies: Analyze electrical load
distribution, voltage profiles, and system efficiency - Short Circuit Studies: Calculate fault currents to
assess equipment stress and protection
requirements - Protective device coordination study
- IEEE 1584 arc flash risk modeling
- Identify equipment exceeding incident energy
limits - Recommend protective device settings and PPE
requirements - Preliminary report with findings and
recommendations
Phase 2: Site Verification & Labelling
- On-site inspection and verification of
electrical systems - Validation or creation of as-built single-line
diagrams - Verification of breaker settings and device
coordination - Installation of arc flash hazard labels and
stickers on all relevant equipment - Staff instruction on hazard label
interpretation - Optional electrical safety training and
certification
When you engage JASP Resources, you’ll receive
- Updated One-Line Diagrams
- Load Flow and Short Circuit Study Reports
- Protection Device Coordination Study
- Arc Flash & Shock Hazard Assessment (boundaries, incident energy)
- Arc Flash Labels & Stickers Installed On-Site
- PPE Level Classification per Equipment Location
- Comprehensive Final Report
- On-Site or Virtual Training for staff, if required
Standatd and Regulations We Follow
NFPA 70E – Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Defines employer responsibilities for hazard assessment, PPE, electrical work practices, and labeling. Requires that assessments be reviewed at least every five years and updated when system changes occur.
NFPA 70 – National Electric Code (NEC)
The foundational electrical code adopted across the U.S. (and mirrored in many international jurisdictions). It covers electrical system design, installation, and safe operating practices.
IEEE 1584 – Arc Flash Hazard Calculations
Provides the industry-standard methodology for calculating incident energy, arc flash boundaries, and shock protection distances.
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart S
Requires employers to protect workers from recognized hazards—including electric shock and arc flash—through assessments, controls, and PPE.
Phases for Completing an Arc Flash Analysis
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