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Eaton Contributes $500,000 to Arc Flash Research Project

Eaton has contributed $500,000 to the Arc Flash Phenomena Collaborative Research Project, a joint research project of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

The contribution will help to support the sweeping industry initiative to increase understanding of arc flash phenomena, improve workplace electrical safety standards and practices, and predict hazards associated with arcing faults and accompanying arc blasts. Other contributors include Cooper Bussmann, Duke Energy Foundation, Ferraz Shawmut, Procter & Gamble, Schneider Electric and Underwriters Laboratories.

Protecting Our Most Important Asset

"Arc flash safety is tremendously important to a wide range of industries, and Eaton is committed to improving education and providing solutions that will help companies protect their most important assets - their people," said Jerry Whitaker, president, Power Components and Systems business.

According to a U.S. Department of Labor study, during a seven-year period beginning in 1992, 2,287 U.S. workers died (nearly one fatality a day), and 32,807 sustained lost-time injuries due to electrical shock or burns. The study also showed that burns accounted for 38 percent of the non-fatal injuries and resulted in an average of 13 days of lost time.