Protection Against Arc Flash, Faults & Electric Shock | 5 Safety Rules
Published 24 Mar 2023
Protect employees from electric shock and arc faults
In industries working around high and low voltage electricity, the importance of Electrical PPE  and arc flash protection is widely recognised, and the latest electrical safety requirements are understood by managers and operatives alike.
It is imperative that the 5 safety rules are complied with to prevent accidents when working on electrical systems. By using insulating tools and equipment, electric arcs are prevented from forming and the working distance is made bigger.
DEHN are committed to the protection of workers and material assets. The energy and the spirit of innovation of more than 1,400 employees are reflected in their developments and innovative products in the field of lightning protection, surge protection and safety equipment.
DEHN protection at a glance:
Effective – The probability of an arc fault occurring is reduced and the PPE protection level increased.
Protective – The employee is further removed from the system, increasing his/her safety during work.
Competent – DEHN offers the right products for complying with the 5 safety rules.
Foresighted – A large range of services ensures that electrical equipment is kept safe permanently.
ARC FLASH Protection | Five safety rules
| 1. Disconnect completely |  |
Operating poles are used for safe hot stick working when switching and insulating live equipment. | ||
| 2. Secure against reconnection | Locking devices secure the work location against re-powering. | |||
| 3. Verify that the installation is dead | Voltage detectors are available for verifying a dead condition on all poles at the work location. | |||
| 4. Earthing and short-circuiting | Earthing and short-circuiting devices for earthing and short-circuiting electrical systems. | |||
| 5. Provide protection against adjacent live parts | Insulating protective shutters for protecting against accidental contact with live parts of an installation. |
reducing Arc Flash risk
The use of tested insulating tools and operating sticks reduces the probability of occurrence of an arc fault and thus also the risk involved. Furthermore, the individual is distanced further away from the system (working distance) due to the lengths of the insulating sticks, meaning the PPE protection level is increased.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROVIDERS
We protect substation engineers, asset managers, SAPS, cable jointers, overhead linesmen and utility workers with PPE and safety equipment: this includes insulating gloves, arc flash clothing, voltage detectors, insulating matting and portable earthing to ensure worker safety when carrying out repair and maintenance on LV-HV switchgear, transformers, substations and turbines.
All of our Cable Connection & Energisation Accessories including Medium & High Voltage joints, terminations, connectors and cleats are tested to the latest international standards and supporting ranges of professional installation tools are stocked to reduce incident, accident and downtime to plant and people.
