Industry Insights
Electrical Danger - Shock vs Arc Flash
In the safety industry, we all know that electrical risks are an ever-present element of an electrical worker’s daily activities. In recent years, the regulations and safety technology have focused on addressing the dangers of arc flashes.
Both arch flashes and shock can cause injury, or even death. However, when you look at the data, electric shock poses a much more statistically significant risk. So why do we hear about arc flash so much more frequently?