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Let us help you comply with the following NFPA and OSHA regulations: NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.132, OSHA 1910.335, and IEEE 1584
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Quick Facts:

OSHA considers Electrical Equipment Arc Flash Hazards Warning Labeling to be the responsibility of the equipment owners, rather than the manufacturer or installer.

Arc Flash Hazard safety is regulated by OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S, which defines the qualifications needed to work on energized equipment, and states "Safety related work practices shall be employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts...."

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 refers to the standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for specific work practices.

The National Electric Code (NFPA 70) 110.16 states "Electrical Equipment, such as switchboards, panelboards, industrial control panels, meter socket enclosures, and motor control centers, that are in other than dwelling occupancies and are likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized shall be field marked to warn qualified persons of potential electric arc flash hazards."

2009 NFPA 70E Section 130.3(C) states ”Equipment shall be field-marked with a label containing the available incident energy or required level of (Personal Protective Equipment) PPE.”

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Why should I have an Arc Flash Analysis? To prevent loss of life, improve safety, reduce exposure to liability, reduce lost production, and comply with OSHA/NFPA/IEEE regulations and guidelines. Think about it!

Who will perform my Electrical Equipment Arc Flash Hazard Analysis? MBI Sales and Services will send a Team to gather the information needed to perform the Arc Flash Analysis and provide the information needed for a NFPA 70E complaint label.*

Can Arc Flash Labels be purchased from MBI Sales and Services? MBI Sales and Services can provide your Arc Flash Hazard Labels with the required Arch Flash Hazard Analysis information.

How often do I need an Arc Flash Analysis on my Electrical Equipment? Per 2009 NFPA 70E (130.3) "arc flash hazard analysis shall be updated when a major modification or renovation takes place. It shall be reviewed periodically, not to exceed five years..."

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