by EPSCO Electrical Power & Safety | Nov 16, 2022 | Arc Flash Study, Codes & Standards
Performing a comprehensive arc flash study is one of the best ways to prevent electrical accidents in the workplace. Once your facility complies with NFPA 70E standards, you’ll need to keep your arc flash results current whenever equipment updates or on the...
by EPSCO Electrical Power & Safety | Nov 2, 2022 | Arc Flash Study, Codes & Standards
What does compliance look like? Performing an arc flash study that’s up to the standards set by the NFPA 70E involves following procedures that are documented according to protocol. While many electrical companies offer arc flash services, only firms with...
by EPSCO Electrical Power & Safety | Oct 19, 2022 | Arc Flash Study, Codes & Standards
Many companies are eager to provide services if your facility needs an Arc Flash Study. But before you move ahead, it’s important to know that there are major differences in quality between companies that provide arc flash study services. What seems like a...
by EPSCO Electrical Power & Safety | Oct 5, 2022 | Arc Flash Study, Codes & Standards
Do you have the right Arc Flash Vendor? There are a lot of companies out there that provide Arc Flash assessments and services. Anyone who has started to do the research will find a lot of variation in price, approach, and deliverables. To perform a true Arc Flash...
by EPSCO Electrical Power & Safety | Sep 21, 2022 | Arc Flash Study, Codes & Standards
What Should You Get out of an Arc Flash Study? Arc Flash compliance– but what does this mean? Without an engineering background, it can be a challenge to understand all the regulations and cost benefits surrounding Arc Flash studies. Many of our EPSCO...
by EPSCO Electrical Power & Safety | Jul 27, 2022 | Arc Flash Study
Creating an electrically safe workspace is a top priority EPSCO shares with anyone who manages a facility. OSHA regulations require that any workplace with electrical hazards must have protocols to protect employees and contractors. There are two methods you can use....
by EPSCO Electrical Power & Safety | Jul 13, 2022 | Arc Flash Study
Keeping your facility up to code and everyone on your team safe requires that data and analysis of electrical systems are current and accurate. There are TWO different scenarios when Arc Flash Analysis updates are needed at your facility: Any equipment changes...
by EPSCO Electrical Power & Safety | Jun 29, 2022 | Arc Flash Study, Task Audit
Accidental contact with live equipment is the #1 cause of injury for electrical workers. The safety pros at EPSCO have performed numerous case studies and know that many workplace fatalities could be avoided with better safety procedures. To build the...
by Dave Hernandez | PE, CEM, GBE, CESCP | May 11, 2022 | Arc Flash Study
Electrical System Grounding Grounding plays a critical role in any electrical power system. The grounding system is a network that connects all components of an electrical power system to a line buried in the earth. The line carries excess fault current or unwanted...
by EPSCO Electrical Power & Safety | May 3, 2022 | Arc Flash Study
Is your arc flash study up to date? That’s a tough one! Once you review the regulations, you realize there is never a simple answer. If you can answer this question right now, congratulations! You are way ahead of the game! Hats off to you and your...
