Arc flashes cause 7k injuries per year, $200K to $750K hospital costs
Federal regulators’ adoption of industry consensus standards shows their desire to keep up-to-date with worker safety risks posed by electricity, including highly dangerous arc flashes that cause thousands of burns each year, according to Business Insurance, a bi-weekly magazine and daily news website.
While the rules OSHA adopted April 1 apply specifically to energy and utility companies, OSHA has encouraged all businesses to abide by the best electrical safety practices amid gains in research and improvements in protective gear.