Arc Flash PPE Selector
Arc Flash PPE Category Selector
Arc Flash PPE Category selector following NFPA 70E 2021 Table 130.7(C)(15). Select equipment type and system voltage — PPE Category 1, 2, 3, or 4 will be determined automatically and show all required PPE items.
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Excel
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How to Use
Follow these simple steps to get started
Select equipment type (MCC, Switchgear, Panel etc.)
Enter system voltage and available fault current
PPE Category will be determined automatically
View all required PPE in the PPE list sheet
Print and post on the safety board
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Who Needs This
Frequently Asked Questions
Arc Flash is the explosive energy release during an electrical fault — can cause severe burns.
Category 1 = low risk (light PPE), Category 4 = highest risk (full arc-rated suit).
This tool uses the simplified category approach. Detailed incident energy analysis requires IEEE 1584.
According to NFPA 70E, review every 5 years, or when the system changes.
There is a label template in the Excel — you can print and attach it to equipment.
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