Welcome to the Littelfuse ARC-FLASH Safety Center.
Why has ARC-FLASH become one of the most important electrical safety concerns?

It is estimated that in the United States, up to ten ARC-FLASH accidents occur each day. According to the National Safety Council, up to 30,000 nonfatal electrical accidents occur each year and 2000 workers are sent to burn centers with severe ARC-FLASH burns. Over 1000 people die each year from electrical accidents - that is almost 3 persons per day! ARC-FLASH can kill people up to 10 feet away from the ARC. It is our sincere hope and desire that the information presented and offered on this website might help to reduce workplace accidents and fatalities.

What is ARC-FLASH?
When electric current flows between two or more separated energized conducting surfaces, an arc occurs. Some arcs are intentional such as arc welding and can be contained safely. When they occur accidentally by a tool slipping or by touching a test probe to the wrong surface, the results are often devastating. Exposure to an unexpected ARC-FLASH frequently results in a variety of serious injuries and in some cases death.

What is Arc-Flash?
View a Brief Tutorial - with Narration!

Watch and listen to a 9 minute overview that answers the question "What is Arc-Flash?" and provides information about Arc-Flash hazards and how they can be minimized. Launch OVERVIEW

How Arc Flash compliant is your facility?
Complete our short survey and find out.