Electrical Safety Program

NFPA 70E, Annex Q, Human Performance: Working Safely All the Time

Investigating Human Performance in Electrical Incidents The chapter on an arc flash or electrical shock accident does not end with first aid. While training a class of experienced workers this…

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No Arc Flash Study? What Is a Contractor to Do?

Q: In the absence of an arc flash study, what PPE and boundaries should we advise our contract electricians to follow? A: As per NFPA 70E, having an arc flash…

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Are NFPA 70E Standards Voluntary or Required?

Q: Do we have to follow NFPA 70E, or is it voluntary? A: We always suggest that users follow NFPA 70E as they would follow an OSHA instruction. We are…

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Is Arc-Rated PPE Required for Remote Racking?

Is there an arc flash hazard when installing a remote racking device when the breaker is racked in? Here is a question asked recently: Is there an arc flash hazard…

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