Table 130.7(C)(15)(a) is used to determine whether arc flash PPE is required. True or False?

Table 130.7(C)(15)(a) is used to determine whether arc flash PPE is required. True or False?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Depends on situation

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that PPE decisions for arc flash come from the arc flash hazard analysis, not from a single table by itself. You determine whether an arc flash hazard exists and, if so, the incident energy (or the assigned hazard risk category) for the task. PPE is required only when there is a potential arc flash hazard. Once the hazard is established, Table 130.7(C)(15)(a) is used to map the calculated incident energy (or the risk category) to the appropriate level of PPE. In short, the table helps you select the right PPE after the hazard is identified; it does not by itself determine whether PPE is required.

The key idea is that PPE decisions for arc flash come from the arc flash hazard analysis, not from a single table by itself. You determine whether an arc flash hazard exists and, if so, the incident energy (or the assigned hazard risk category) for the task. PPE is required only when there is a potential arc flash hazard. Once the hazard is established, Table 130.7(C)(15)(a) is used to map the calculated incident energy (or the risk category) to the appropriate level of PPE. In short, the table helps you select the right PPE after the hazard is identified; it does not by itself determine whether PPE is required.