The purpose of an arc flash analysis is to provide “qualified persons,” who will be performing work on or near energized electrical equipment, with the information they need to protect themselves against the possibility of being injured by the release of energy as a result of an arcing fault. This paper will outline what’s real, what’s not, and what YOU need to do to ensure compliance, whether you work in a 2,000 square foot office or at a 500,000 square foot textile plant.