2 What is an fault arc - Die BG ETEM
2 What is an fault arc - Die BG ETEM
2 What is an fault arc - Die BG ETEM
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1 Scope – Introduktion<br />
provides new information. Th<strong>is</strong> rev<strong>is</strong>ed guideline reflects the improved knowledge<br />
since the first edition. A complete rev<strong>is</strong>ion was made.<br />
As major improvement the guideline gives information for r<strong>is</strong>k assessment <strong>an</strong>d how<br />
to apply the st<strong>an</strong>dardized procedures to the real work environment. The working<br />
group referred to experiences <strong>an</strong>d the improved situation of the st<strong>an</strong>dardization of<br />
electric <strong>arc</strong> test methods. Today considerations may be based on well-establ<strong>is</strong>hed<br />
testing methods for PPE for <strong>arc</strong> flash exposures that are internationally st<strong>an</strong>dardized<br />
<strong>an</strong>d harmonized.<br />
Th<strong>is</strong> guideline follows the requirements of the Europe<strong>an</strong> Directive for Personal<br />
Protective Equipment (89/686/EEC) [1]. In the following according PPE are considered<br />
exclusively; all items of th<strong>is</strong> guideline are PPE in the sense of the directive.<br />
The document <strong>is</strong> intend to help employers to fulfil the obligations according to<br />
the Council Directive 89/391/EEC on the introduction of measures to encourage<br />
improvements in the safety <strong>an</strong>d health of workers at work.<br />
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