by Brian Hall | Oct 25, 2016 | Frequently Asked Questions
An arc flash is a violent electrical explosion is commonly set up by what is called an arcing fault. Wikipedia definition of arc flash: An arc flash (also called a flashover), which is distinctly different from the arc blast, is part of an arc fault, a type of...
by Brian Hall | Oct 25, 2016 | Frequently Asked Questions
Hey everybody Brian Hall here. Today I want to answer the frequently asked question – Who is qualified to work on electrical equipment? What truly qualifies a person is somebody who has good technical skills but they also have safety skills. A qualified person must...
by Brian Hall | Oct 25, 2016 | Frequently Asked Questions
Today i want to talk about OSHA and how it relates to NFPA 70e. The question I always get: Does OSHA require me to protect my employees from arc flashes in accordance with NFPA 70e or is NFPA 70e the law? Let’s talk briefly about arc flashes and their violent...
by Brian Hall | Oct 25, 2016 | Frequently Asked Questions
This is a two-part answer. First, electrical safety provisions is law OSHA requires in 1910 Subpart S that employees that work around electrical-related equipment, are trained in safety-related work practices. If you don’t provide training for these folks, and...
