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Arc faults endanger the safety

and health of employees

According to the International Social Security Association Body regions affected by thermal damage
and national regulations, employers shall include arc fault
protection in the risk assessment. Depending on the risks
to be expected, employers shall provide tested personal
protective equipment in compliance with the EEC directive
89/686/EEC to their employees. Moreover, employers shall
ensure that the personal protective equipment is properly
used.

The hand and forearm region is particularly at risk of being
burnt by arc faults whilst working on electrical installations.*

*Source: BG ETEM – German trade association for energy, textiles, electrical goods and media products

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