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ARC FLASH ANALYSIS ARC FLASH ANALYSIS ARC-FLASH ARC EXPOSURE ENERGY BASICS Exposure Energy is Expressed in cal/cm2 1 cal/cm2 Equals the Exposure on the tip of a finger by a Cigarette Lighter in One Second An Exposure Energy of Only One or Two cal/cm2 Will Cause a 2nd Degree Burn on Human Skin Industry Standards and Regulations OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S OSHA Enforces NEC2002 110.16 NFPA70E NFPA 70E-2000 Requirements for shock and arc flash boundaries Requirements for personal protective equipment NEC 110.16-2002 NEC 2002 110.16 Flash Protection. Switchboards, panel boards, indust