Excavation Hazards

This app is intended to:

  • Educate workers about arc flash hazards.
  • Provide assistance in selecting appropriate PPE.
  • Summarize relevant electrical safety standards.

The provided information is limited to topics relevant to arc flash hazards. Follow the links on the Resources page to learn more about other electrical hazards and standards or additional prevention and protection protocols. The material presented here is based on NFPA 70E: Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Unless otherwise noted, the 2018 edition is referenced. Some material has also been derived from OSHA's Train-the-Trainers Guide to Electrical Safety For General Industry.