by EPSCO Electrical Power & Safety | Jan 19, 2022 | Codes & Standards
Electrical Safety is YOUR responsibility. The electrical safety experts at EPSCO unanimously agree that when it comes to safety, you should “pack your own parachute.” We mean that it’s essential for every individual to understand they are in charge of their safety....
by Brandi Juhan | Jan 1, 2022 | Arc Flash Study, Codes & Standards
How often do I need to update my arc flash study? NFPA 70E code requires arc flash studies to be updated every five (5) years. If you make any changes to your facility’s electrical system within that five-year cycle, an additional update is...
by EPSCO Electrical Power & Safety | Dec 6, 2021 | Arc Flash Study, Codes & Standards
How do you know if your arc flash hazard labels are compliant with NFPA 70E? Like a magic trick, a capable engineer can spot a non-compliant label from a distance. How they do it is easier than you may think. Since the 2015 code cycle, NFPA 70E dictates that...
by EPSCO Electrical Power & Safety | Oct 20, 2021 | Codes & Standards
Safety Managers have a tough job. They need to make sure their facility is compliant with a complex set of government regulations while keeping productivity in mind. At EPSCO, we want to level up safety beyond compliance, but know that the standards are the place...
by EPSCO Electrical Power & Safety | Jul 21, 2021 | Codes & Standards, Electrical Safety Program, Electrical Safety Training Mini Sessions
We wanted to make a difference when we set out to create EPSCO OneMoment Electrical Safety Training. We wanted to make every workplace safer. We knew that electrical safety training needed to be about more than risks and government regulations. We knew that it needed...
by Brandi Juhan | Jul 6, 2021 | Arc Flash Study, Codes & Standards
HOST EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITY The safety of your contractors is just as important as the safety of your employees. Employers are responsible for ensuring that electrical hazards are clearly marked and indicated for employees and contractors. This is true even if your...