Arc Flash injuries and related costs
Arc Flash injuries and related costs
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I am trying to build a case for a comprehensive arc flash hazard analysis and would like to use some relatively current projected or actual costs of a serious arc flash incident and related injuries. Does anyone have a non-biased report or study on this topic.
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RE: Arc Flash injuries and related costs
RE: Arc Flash injuries and related costs
In a water plant a worker was killed, The manufacturer of the equipment will hang up if we mention the plant name or location over the phone.
If a person earns $50,000 a year and is disabled at 20, this represents $2,500,000 in earnings. Add medical costs, round the clock care could add another $15,000,000. Add pain and suffering. Add litigation costs. Ask a lawyer to tell you about the recent court verdicts. . This is only a guess at the costs
However you can see that you cannot afford even one arc-flash accident!!!!
Any study will surely cost less then the first accident.
The Amish are right; electricity is the tool of the devil. o
RE: Arc Flash injuries and related costs
Remember that in some jurisdiction, not only is the company responsible for any damage or injury to public and workers but management can be personally hold responsible as well.
Arc flash studies also have to be updated every 5 years.
Furthermore, if there is any incident/accident remotely link to arc flash, you are likely to have to produce such an analysis in a hurry ($$$)
Daniel
RE: Arc Flash injuries and related costs
You might be able to contact a engineering company, manufacturer, or third party test group that does arc flash analysis'. I'd bet quite a few would be willing to provide instances/data for this. Also you should probably contact your insurance company. Many give tax breaks for having a study/program in place.
RE: Arc Flash injuries and related costs
Jules