Arc flash hazard assessment in the mining industry

When it comes to electrical safety in the workplace, arc flash has become the most prominent topic over the past decade. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA, including state chapters) is the only government body that recognizes NFPA-70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Work...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in2011 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop pp. 1 - 4
Main Authors Hopper, M. R., Wright, N. C., Ivany, C. B.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.01.2011
Subjects
Arc Flash
Conductors
Employment
Hazards
Metals
MSHA
NFPA 70E
OSHA
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:When it comes to electrical safety in the workplace, arc flash has become the most prominent topic over the past decade. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA, including state chapters) is the only government body that recognizes NFPA-70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. However, OSHA does not have jurisdiction in mining operations. Electrical safety for the metal and nonmetal surface mining industry is covered by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 30, Part 56, Subpart K (Electricity). The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is responsible for enforcing electrical safety in mining operations. CFR Title 30 does not reference personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect electrical workers against arc flash hazards. This paper provides maintenance and safety personnel in surface Metal/Nonmetal mining operations with a step by step guide to implementing an electrical safety program that meets the requirements of MSHA, CFR Title 30 and NFPA-70E.
ISBN:1467310603
9781467310604
ISSN:2326-3288
2326-330X
DOI:10.1109/ESW.2011.6164730