Flash Hazard Analysis

A study investigating a worker’s potential exposure to arc-flash energy, conducted for the purpose of injury prevention, the determination of safe work practices, and the appropriate levels of PPE.

Flash Hazard

A dangerous condition associated with the release of energy caused by an electric arc.

Flame Resistance

The ability of insulation or jacketing material to resist the support and conveyance of fire.

Field Current

The magnetizing current of a device such as a transformer. Also known as exciting current.

Fiducial Value

A specified value to which reference is made in order to specify the accuracy of the transducer. For transducers the fiducial value is the span. For transducers having reversible or symmetrical outputs the fiducial value can be either the span or half the