From Category 1, with its minimum arc rating of 4 cal/cm² ... Determining the appropriate arc flash PPE category involves assessing the incident energy levels present during potential electrical ...

The arc flash boundary is calculated to 1.2 calories/cm2 of incident energy ... IEEE 1584 provides a method to calculate the incident energy in order to specify the level of PPE required for workers.

Arc Flash PPE refers to personal protective equipment specifically ... PPE Protection Type 0 covers minimum voltage exposure. Type 1 offers protection for low energy levels. Type 2 is suited for ...

1 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported a total of 14 occupational electrocutions in 2024, with over $40,000 in penalties issued due to PPE-related violations.