by Brian Hall, CESCP | 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, CESCP | 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, CESCP | 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, CESCP | 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...
