What is Exposed?
NFPA 70E® 2024 defines the following: Exposed (as applied to energized electrical conductors or circuit parts). Capable of being inadvertently touched or approached nearer than a safe distance by a person. It is applied to electrical conductors or circuit parts that...Arc Flash Working Distance
Engineers calculate arc flash exposure based on where the person is expected to be when performing work on electrical equipment, this is known as the working distance. NFPA 70E® 2024 defines Working Distance as "The distance between a person’s face and chest area and...
Selection of Appropriate PPE – Part 1: Hard Hats
Thought goes into each piece of clothing, tool and PPE we wear or use while performing electrical work. As an electrical worker it's important to understand that your hard hat, screwdriver or pants were carefully selected and altering any of these could put your life...