Q. Is it true that a risk analysis can be performed in place of an arc flash study? A. An arc flash study is in fact a “risk analysis” if liberally interpreted using NFPA 70E definitions and OSHA ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of December 29, 1970, states “An Act: To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women …” Section 5 of the Act titled Duties goes on to ...

Innovation in electrical safety? Yes, as old school as the electrical industry is, as far as power systems are concerned, arc flash is still one of the newer things. It may not be as fancy as the ...

Conducting an arc flash energy analysis has become big business. Unfortunately, this has led to an abundance of providers in the marketplace and a sea of information that can be quite difficult for a ...

In the electrical industry, and the workplace in general, the phrases "arc flash" and "hazard risk analysis" are generating much interest and attention. Many managers and supervisors are asking "why ...

Since NFPA 70E was introduced in the 1990s, the prevention of arc-flash injuries has been a topic of great interest to industrial power users. However, U.S. electrical utilities are exempt from 70E, ...

Most companies rely on a standard five-year update model for their arc flash studies, but a better method is to be more proactive with ongoing updates and standards. NFPA 70E recommends verification ...

Arc flashes present a serious hazard involving electrical equipment that is more common than many would believe. Due to OSHA’s reporting requirements for arc ...

Every day, an estimated five to 10 arc flash incidents occur and more than 2,000 people are hospitalized each year, according to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). With arc flash and ...

Standards and regulations may change, but the danger associated with arc flash hazards remains. Analyzing potential incident energy correctly and understanding what personal protection equipment is ...

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I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The good news is that, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of occupational fatalities resulting from exposure to electricity has ...