Arc-flash relays are a growing solution because they immediately detect the light from an arc and send a trip signal to the circuit breaker to disconnect the power quickly enough to drastically reduce incident energy. Jeff Glenney, P.Eng., sales engineering manager, of Littelfuse said that as the industry changes slowly, the adoption of this new technology has been quite remarkable. "Companies feel pressure to reduce arc-flash hazards. Arc-flash relays are easy to install, comparably low cost, and offer simple yet reliable operation," Glenney said. "The fast adoption of arc flash relays and other mitigating techniques will have a significant impact in improving plant worker electrical safety," Glenney said. The use of these and other devices on circuit-breakers rated 1200 amps or more is now included in the 2014 edition of the NEC, section 240.87 (B). To read a white paper based on the survey, visit here.