Arc Flash

Establishing an arc flash safety program, staying in compliance with industry standards, and protecting electrical workers from arc flash injuries and fatalities

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Webinar: How Circuit Breaker Condition Affects Arc Flash Safety

July 31, 2023
Identifying and troubleshooting the most common issues with switchgear condition and how they relate to arc flash hazards
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Tommy Ecm Asks 4
Tommy Ecm Asks 4
Tommy Ecm Asks 4
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EC&M Asks Video — Estimating the Blast Radius for Debris During an Arc Flash Event

May 11, 2023
In Episode 15, Tommy Northcott covers arc flash safety.
A second person in appropriate PPE and a fire extinguisher are good options to consider when developing an electrical task safety plan.
A second person in appropriate PPE and a fire extinguisher are good options to consider when developing an electrical task safety plan.
A second person in appropriate PPE and a fire extinguisher are good options to consider when developing an electrical task safety plan.
A second person in appropriate PPE and a fire extinguisher are good options to consider when developing an electrical task safety plan.
A second person in appropriate PPE and a fire extinguisher are good options to consider when developing an electrical task safety plan.

Arc Flash Hazards: Prevention vs. Protection

May 10, 2023
Why electrical professionals must consider potential hazards before the work starts to ensure safety
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time domain reflectometer
time domain reflectometer
time domain reflectometer
time domain reflectometer

How to Measure Hidden Electrical Cables

May 1, 2023
Case study demonstrates why this task doesn’t need to be tedious
Courtesy of QTS Data Centers
Data centers practice maintenance testing and require at least one of the arc flash mitigation methods.
Data centers practice maintenance testing and require at least one of the arc flash mitigation methods.
Data centers practice maintenance testing and require at least one of the arc flash mitigation methods.
Data centers practice maintenance testing and require at least one of the arc flash mitigation methods.
Data centers practice maintenance testing and require at least one of the arc flash mitigation methods.

Seven Ways to Reduce Arc Flash Incident Energy

March 15, 2023
Best practices for arc flash mitigation
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Putting PPE First

Dec. 16, 2022
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Safety Arc Flash
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Safety Arc Flash
Safety Arc Flash
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EC&M Tech Talk Video — Using the PPE Category Method for Selecting Arc Flash PPE

July 1, 2022
In this video (Episode 16), Randy Barnett reviews the requirements for determining arc flash PPE when incident energy analysis data is not available.
Courtesy of The Electrician, Inc.
Photo 1. A group of electrical workers gathers to discuss any new technology, new types of equipment, or changes in procedures that would affect the use of safety-related work practices on this particular project.
Photo 1. A group of electrical workers gathers to discuss any new technology, new types of equipment, or changes in procedures that would affect the use of safety-related work practices on this particular project.
Photo 1. A group of electrical workers gathers to discuss any new technology, new types of equipment, or changes in procedures that would affect the use of safety-related work practices on this particular project.
Photo 1. A group of electrical workers gathers to discuss any new technology, new types of equipment, or changes in procedures that would affect the use of safety-related work practices on this particular project.
Photo 1. A group of electrical workers gathers to discuss any new technology, new types of equipment, or changes in procedures that would affect the use of safety-related work practices on this particular project.

How to Develop a Living and Breathing Electrical Safety Plan

May 11, 2022
Look at this document as a strategic planning and assessment tool to achieve the greatest results.
Electric Safety Office of Queensland
Screenshot Of Arc Flash Safety Film
Screenshot Of Arc Flash Safety Film
Screenshot Of Arc Flash Safety Film
Screenshot Of Arc Flash Safety Film
Screenshot Of Arc Flash Safety Film

Australian Film Highlights Arc Flash Dangers

April 15, 2022
The story is told from the point of view of an electrical worker on a job site.
Photo 2. Coordination studies ensure that electrical equipment is coordinated properly and confirm that downstream breakers will trip first in the event of an incident, thereby minimizing power outages and arc blasts.
Photo 2. Coordination studies ensure that electrical equipment is coordinated properly and confirm that downstream breakers will trip first in the event of an incident, thereby minimizing power outages and arc blasts.
Photo 2. Coordination studies ensure that electrical equipment is coordinated properly and confirm that downstream breakers will trip first in the event of an incident, thereby minimizing power outages and arc blasts.
Photo 2. Coordination studies ensure that electrical equipment is coordinated properly and confirm that downstream breakers will trip first in the event of an incident, thereby minimizing power outages and arc blasts.
Photo 2. Coordination studies ensure that electrical equipment is coordinated properly and confirm that downstream breakers will trip first in the event of an incident, thereby minimizing power outages and arc blasts.

The Value of Power System Studies for Construction Projects

Feb. 8, 2022
An inside look at what type of study is best for a particular application as well as how it can help you arrive at the safest and most cost-effective solution.