--- title: Arc Flash Boundary Infographic | Electrical Safety | DuraLabel description: "\"Electrical Safety Boundaries\"" image: https://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/arc-flash-electrical-boundary-infographic-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-3.jpg --- [Skip to content](http://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/infographics/arc-flash-boundary#main-content) - [Home](https://www.duralabel.com/) - > - [Resources](http://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/resources) - > - [Infographics](http://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/infographics) - > - Electrical Safety Boundaries # Electrical Safety Boundaries **Updated on:** October 4, 2024 1 MINUTE READ **Published on:** Feb 03, 2023 The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends [a series of protective boundaries](http://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/articles/arc-flash-boundary/) around live electrical equipment. These boundaries, defined in the NFPA 70E standard, provide a simple and effective way to protect workers from the hazards of arc flash and electric shock. While different equipment will have these boundaries placed at different distances, each boundary always serves the same purpose. This infographic shows the differences between boundaries, helping you and your workers stay safe around powered electrical equipment.   ![](https://website-integration-test-graphicproducts-21537593.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/arc-flash-electrical-boundary-infographic-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-3.jpg) *The following is a transcript of the Arc Flash Boundary infographic:* ## Electrical Safety Boundaries The 2018 edition of NFPA 70E describes these boundaries around electrical equipment. Identifying them can help to protect workers from electric shock and arc flash. ## Arc Flash Boundary This is the distance from equipment at which an arc flash could cause second-degree burns. 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