The addition of the term risk assessment was a change made in the 2015 revision of NFPA 70E, and additional emphasis was added to the risk assessment requirements in the 2018 revision. Prior to 2015, ...
An arc flash risk assessment project is broken down into the following project phases: Phase 1 ― data collection. Phase 2 ― engineering analysis, which includes at a minimum the arc flash incident ...
As more and more employers perform arc flash assessments of their facilities to keep workers safe and meet OSHA and NFPA 70E requirements, they usually discover that they have a lot of dangerous ...
Master Lock Co. is providing Arc Flash and Electrical Safety Services, an end-to-end offering that helps companies of all sizes mitigate electrical hazards and achieve regulatory compliance. Master ...
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 ...
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 ...
When electrical equipment must be maintained or repaired while energized, an arc flash hazard may be present. Affected workers need to know what steps should be taken to stay safe. Arc flash warning ...
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 ...