PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Activity Sheet (Disaster Risk Reduction)

Subject: Science Std: X Topics: Electricity

Arc Flash Accidents

Learning Outcome: Students will be able to:

• Identity the concept of arc flash accidents, their causes, and potential risks.
• Enlist preventive measures and safety practices to mitigate the risk of arc flash accidents.
• List out the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) used for arc flash
protection.

Methodology:
• Begin the class by discussing about the resistors that regulate the current through an
electric circuit, with additional discussions on the heating effect of electric current.
It is to be noted that in some electrical systems, if resistors are not properly sized or
ventilated, excessive heat can accumulate and contribute to the severity of arc flash
incidents that involve the rapid release of electrical energy in the form of an electric arc.
This causes severe burns, injuries from the blast effect, and potential hearing and vision
damage. Though arc flash accidents in homes are relatively rare compared to industrial or
commercial settings, it is still important for the students to be aware of the potential risks
associated with faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, damaged electrical appliances, improper
electrical repairs, and inadequate electrical maintenance.

• Provide information on arc flash accidents, including their definition, causes, and
consequences through real-life case studies and videos of arc flash accidents.
1. Vid7_CB_X_Sci_Arc flash accidents
(Link for the video: https://youtu.be/NsqUyalrbc0 (Duration:06:56)
Note for the teacher - This video may be played till 5.37 minutes)
2. Vid8_CB_X_Sci_Arc flash accidents
(Link for the video: https://youtu.be/6hpE5LYj-CY)

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• Show video (Vid9_CB_X_Sci_Arc Flash and Electrical Safety) and explain various
preventive measures to reduce the risk of arc flash accidents.
(Link for the video: https://youtu.be/h3c-gCQ5ya4 )
• Introduce students to different types of PPE used for arc flash protection, such as flame-
resistant clothing, face shields, and insulated gloves.
• Assign research projects to students where they investigate different aspects of arc flash
accidents including the latest safety regulations, advancements in electrical system design,
case studies of significant arc flash incidents, or emerging technologies for arc flash
prevention.
• Have students present their findings to the class, fostering knowledge- sharing and
collaborative learning.

[note: Students may write down their reflections of learning this DRR topic in their journal.]
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