--- title: "Arc Flash Prevention: What You Need to Know" description: Learn safety recommendations to help prevent arc flash exposure, including the use of energy isolating devices, as well as OSHA, IEEE, and NFPA 70E regulatory standards image: https://info.rittal.us/hubfs/Arc_Flash_Email.jpeg --- ![logo-Rittal@4x](https://info.rittal.us/hubfs/We%20are%20Rittal%20-%20Microsite/IMG/logo-Rittal@4x.png) Toggle navigation Search Box ##### WHITE PAPER DOWNLOAD # Arc Flash Prevention: ## What You Need to Know ![Artist rendering of arc flash incident](https://info.rittal.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Arc_Flash_Email.jpeg?width=600&height=400&name=Arc_Flash_Email.jpeg) Arc flash risk is a concern where energized equipment over 50V is involved. Not following proper safety protocols or having the right equipment for the job can lead to potentially fatal injuries, which is why it's important that engineers and panel builders design the enclosure system with arc flash prevention and risk mitigation in mind. Equally important is that employees stay up to date on information from the leading regulatory agencies including OSHA, IEEE, and NFPA 70E to help ensure energized equipment is properly marked and secured to help prevent arc flash exposure. This paper covers: - Arc flash regulations and standards developed by the leading regulatory agencies - Common misconceptions related to arc flash - How an arc flash forms and common causes - Safety recommendations to help prevent arc flash exposure, including the use of lockout tagout and energy isolating devices - How engineers can build custom solutions to help prevent arc flash exposure and keep employees safe **Download Arc Flash Prevention: What You Need to Know to learn more.** - - - - © 2026 Rittal LLC. All rights reserved - Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions