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| Author: | Tim O [ Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:52 am ] |
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Is there a document which list all the required items that is to be on the label and is there a size requirement? |
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| Author: | Steve Hudgik [ Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:56 am ] |
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NEC 110.16 Flash Protection. Switchboards, panel boards, industrial control panels, and motor control centers in other than dwelling occupancies that 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. The marking shall be located so as to be clearly visible to qualified persons before examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance of the equipment." Read more at: [url='http://www.safe-workplace.com/articles/national-electric-code.php#ixzz2PDeMh1Oj'][color=#003399]http://www.safe-workplace.com/articles/national-electric-code.php[/url][/color] The size of the label depends on the distance at which it is "clearly visible" before "examination, adjustment, servicing or maintenance," and the definition of what "clearly visible" means. Just seeing there is a label is only somewhat helpful. What is needed is for the label to be readable so those seeing it will know about the hazards before they are close enough to be exposed to the hazards. A common die-cut size arc flash label size is 4" x 6". Larger die-cut sizes up to 6.8" x 10.5" are available.
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| Author: | Steve Hudgik [ Mon Apr 01, 2013 7:11 am ] |
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Concerning what should be on the label: NEC Section 110.16 requires that the label state that an [url='http://www.arcflash.me/index.php']arc flash[/url] hazard exists. HOWEVER, NFPA 70E requires more information:
Read more at: [url='http://www.safe-workplace.com/safety-labels-and-signs/arc-flash-labels.php#ixzz2PDkqc0z7']http://www.safe-workplace.com/safety-labels-and-signs/arc-flash-labels.php#ixzz2PDkqc0z7[/url] |
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| Author: | Steve Hudgik [ Mon Apr 01, 2013 7:16 am ] |
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Concerning what should be on the label: The 2012 edition of NFPA 70E 130.5(C) requires a label containing all the following information:
Read more at: [url='http://www.arcflash.me/arc-flash-regulations/nfpa-70e-arc-flash-code.php#ixzz2PDlxefJO'][color=#003399]http://www.arcflash.me/arc-flash-regulations/nfpa-70e-arc-flash-code.php[/url][/color]
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| Author: | elihuiv [ Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:51 am ] |
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Some of the label companies have good guides. Here is ours. http://e-hazard.com/white-papers/Best-Practices-for-Arc-Flash-Labels-White-Paper.pdf |
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| Author: | Monroe Charlton [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:27 am ] |
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I have a question along this line ... If we perform the initial assessment and determine that equipment meets the requirement for using the tables and elect to do so, are we still required to apply a label meeting the 70E requirements? |
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| Author: | elihuiv [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:50 am ] |
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If you use the Tables (properly) you still should use labels. NEC labels are very minimal but it points to NFPA 70E which requires Warning Arc Flash and Shock Hazard Voltage Max HRC level in the cabinet or by task. Many companies use the NEC level and See NFPA 70E Table X But you definitely should have determined that the table is applicable if you use this type of generic label. We aren't fans of this unless you have everything below ONE PPE level. |
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| Author: | TJJ [ Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:28 am ] |
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What's your application? maybe I can help. |
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| Author: | Tim O [ Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:38 am ] |
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Our company standard label size is 4"x6". A client would like to have 3.5" x 3" labels. Does this smaller size meet the requirements of ANSI? |
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| Author: | TJJ [ Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:33 pm ] |
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Tim O wrote: Our company standard label size is 4"x6". A client would like to have 3.5" x 3" labels. Does this smaller size meet the requirements of ANSI? I see. You are right to recommended the 4"x6" size for the ANSI standard. In order to include all of the necessary data on an electrical panel, a 4"x6" label is sufficient for that application. However, if your client is needing labels for equipment or smaller machinery, there are no mandatory standards for 3.5" x 3" or smaller. Some instances, you are limited to the space on your equipment for labels. Just like Brady, we offer smaller labels like 2"x4", 3"x5" and even 5"x7" or larger for these scenarios. Ask your client what their application is and find out if you can fit all of the necessary data on a label that is 3.5"x3" without using fonts that are smaller than 12 points and ideally a Sans Serif font. |
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| Author: | Don Jones [ Wed Apr 10, 2013 4:30 am ] |
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I'm assuming the equipment is small - not much room for a label. However, if they want a small label on large equipment, I would push back. How much information is on the label? If you have all of the shock boundaries i.e. limited approach etc. perhaps eliminate that information if the print becomes too small. It is not required. You can issue a card or something else to workers with the shock boundaries. The NFPA 70E requirements are pretty minimal, something for the PPE selection such as arc rating, incident energy etc. The voltage and the Arc Flash Boundary. So if you keep it simple, I would think the size should be OK if it necessary. |
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