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- Basic Arc Flash Requirements
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- The Secret Value in Your Existing Arc Flash Study
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Changes to NFPA 70E 2012 for the Non Expert - Part 1
Even though we are 5 months into 2012, I thought that it would be helpful to explain some of the changes found in the latest edition of NFPA 70E - 2012. My focus is on what the plant personnel need to know most about these changes. This article is part of a series which will break down the changes into bit-size pieces.
Is Your Arc Flash Study Held Hostage?
At PowerSource, when I conduct an Arc Flash Study, I freely offer clients the digital files if they have the need. I want to earn repeat business, not hold files hostage for additional work.
A true story of mining Arc Flash Study value
I grew up in a small Ohio town where I learned at a young age to make the most of every dollar. My family was far from rich, but my parents knew how to stretch their small income to ensure my five siblings and I never lacked life’s necessities.
Solve 4 Problems with Your Existing Arc Flash Study
I got a lot of reaction to my last article about mining the true value of an existing Arc Flash Study. Many readers were surprised to learn
Simple as 1-2-3 Arc Flash Compliance
The very basics of complying with OSHA are that the plant needs to know the hazards and protect the workers from these hazards. When it comes to arc flash, it is not obvious the exact size of the hazard without performing a hazard assessment.
Basic Arc Flash Requirements
I recently had a question concerning how to comply with OSHA, related to arc flash. The question came from an electrical technician in an industrial facility. I thought I would share my asnwer in case there were others with the same question.
The Luck of the Irish vs. Safety
For years, when it came to avoiding injury from arc flash explosions, companies relied on something similar to Luck of the Irish. I’m Irish and I know I have been lucky when I think of the times before OSHA and MSHA arc flash regulations when I stood in front of an open 480-volt panel with no personal protective equipment. I’m lucky never to have been involved in a serious arc flash explosion.
The Secret Value in Your Existing Arc Flash Study
Maybe you know that an electrical study would solve a lot of headaches at your plant. But who has the budget these days for such a thing? Let me share a well-kept secret:
Free: Put some March Madness in your next safety meeting
Everyone is a basketball fan this time of year. Use the enthusiasm your employees have toward college basketball in March and early April to help them become more safety conscious. The following is a free safety meeting idea that will be fun and educational.
What it the most important and often missed component of Arc Flash Safety?
There are many pieces to Arc Flash Safety and implementing the Safe Work Practices of NFPA 70E. Below are some of the very important components of arc flash safety, but they are incomplete without the one, often missed, piece that ties them all together.
Keys to Winning the Game of Electrical Safety
You often here coaches and players refer to execution. “We just didn’t execute” or “We just need to execute and play our game”. The same can be true for electrical safety.
Arc Flash Hood Recommendation
I recently purchased a new category four arc flash suit, and wanted to share a review of the hood.
Design for Arc Flash Safety
An arc flash analysis can be performed on new electrical designs before they are installed to ensure safety and save money.
Now available on Amazon! Arc Flash Training Video Package
For your convenience the Arc Flash Training Video Package is now available on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Arc-Flash-Training-Video-Package/dp/B0072L47WC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327932919&sr=8-1
Preparing for an Arc Flash Study Part 2
Last month we discussed how to prepare your electrical workers, management and yourself mentally for what is involved in implementing the requirements of NFPA 70E. This article goes over some practical ways to prepare such as gathering the needed documentation and deciding on policies and procedures.
Get more from your arc flash investment
Are you wondering how to get more from your arc flash study?
What makes a quality vendor of arc flash services?
There are a lot of people providing arc flash services these days. It has become the hot item of the month. But, how do you know if this vendor will do a quality job and help you implement arc flash safety?
The PowerSource Shock Box
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Recommended Arc Flash PPE
There are lots of choices when it comes to arc flash PPE. It can be confusing; there are many different manufacturers, styles and options. The leader in arc flash PPE is Salisbury. They are a safe bet for quality.
The First Steps Toward Preparing for Arc Flash Standards
Your company may be putting off implementing an arc flash study and implementing the safe work practices detailed in NFPA 70E until funding becomes available. However, there are a number of things that you can do to prepare mentally for the inevitable.
Arc flash incidents
Are you curious about recent arc flash incidents?
"A Scary Statistic" Contest Winner
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A Scary Statistic
How many injury-causing arc flash explosions occur every day in the United States?
Arc Flash Savings
Have you recently had a PowerSource arc flash study completed at your facility? Get more return on the significant investment you’ve made in an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis.
Do You Need to Update Your Arc Flash Study?
NFPA 70E requires that the arc flash hazard study be reviewed for accuracy any time a change has taken place and every five years as a minimum. Change is the only constant within most industrial manufacturing facilities.
SKM PTW Forum
To my surprise, there were no forums on SKM PowerTools (PTW) software package.
Arc Flash Explosion
See an arc flash explosion firsthand../
Hazard Risk Category 4
Last week we took a look at the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a Hazard Risk Category 3. This week we will review the proper PPE for a Hazard Risk Category 4.
Hazard Risk Category 3
Last week we took a look at the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a Hazard Risk Category 2. This week we will review the proper PPE for a Hazard Risk Category 3.
Hazard Risk Category 2
Last week we took a look at the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a Hazard Risk Category 1. This week we will review the proper PPE for a Hazard Risk Category 2.
Hazard Risk Category 1
Every day between five to ten arc flash explosions send victims to burn units in the US. Arc flash explosions can result in severe burns and even death if employees are not properly protected.
Hazard Risk Category 0
An arc flash can reach 35,000 degrees fahrenheit and can cause severe burns, even death if employees are not properly protected.
Take an Energy Snapshot
Energy management can be confusing and complicated.
Do your electrical workers worry about an arc flash injury as much as you do?
As a facility safety manager you worry about the possibility of someone in your facility getting hurt or killed.
How to teach an “old dog” new tricks
Preventing electrical injuries and the possibility of an arc flash incident requires that the old way of doing electrical work must change.
Distance yourself contest winner
Thanks to those of you who entered our contest! We are excited to announce that the winner is Dave, who correctly answered B:42 inches. Dave, we will be in touch soon to send you your prize of a $25 gift certificate!
Distance Yourself
What is the minimum safe distance for an unqualified worker according to the warning label below?
Is an Arc Flash Dangerous?
You may be wondering about all of the hype behind an arc flash.
What Causes an Arc Flash?
Be cautious, the following points can result in an arc flash explosion.
What is an Arc Flash?
What is an arc flash? Something you don’t want to experience firsthand, that’s for sure.
Arc Flash IQ: Do you really need an Arc Flash study?
The short answer is, yes. OSHA now requires industrial plants to adhere to the arc flash standards set forth by the National Fire Protection Association in the publication known as NFPA 70E.
Five Common Arc Flash Safety Program Mistakes
Industrial professionals are serious about protecting workers from the hazards of electrical arc flash and complying with industry safety standards. However, it’s easy to make mistakes that create unnecessary costs (both time and money) or put workers at risk. As you comply with NFPA 70E and OSHA safety standards, avoid these common missteps:
DIY Electrical Maintenance on a Shoestring Budget
Budget cuts make electrical maintenance a challenge, but skipping maintenance can result in accidents and costly plant shutdowns. Although thorough maintenance is critical for safety and reliability, some action is better than no action. Here are four stop-gap measures to maximize your resources and reduce electrical risk in the short-term.
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