August 28, 2008
Infrared Window Safety Tip
It is a mistake to expect any infrared window to protect a thermographer in the event of an arc flash incident. Simply put, if a blast is powerful enough to blow holes in steel panels, how can a thin piece of crystal or reinforced plastic be expected to protect workers?
The fact is that no IR window can carry a universal “arc rating,” and any claims to the contrary are negligent and dangerous.
So what is the purpose of an infrared window? To provide the means for “closed-panel inspections” which facilitate safer, more efficient infrared electrical surveys by eliminating the increased risk of arc triggers associated with removal of panels for an open-cabinet inspection.
Tip provided by IRISS
http://www.iriss.com
