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When is an Arc Flash Study Required?
An arc flash study should be completed every five years, or when major changes are made to the electrical system. This assessment is done to provide staff with the appropriate training and personal protective equipment (PPE) they may need while in your workplace. An arc flash study in Kansas City or nationwide…
Read MoreDifferences Between NFPA 70E Training and Arc Flash Training
NFPA 70E Training and Arc Flash Training are both frequently discussed safety courses. NFPA 70E Training is the more broad-level electrical safety training that introduces workers to electrical hazards and arc flash safety. ESS offers both trainings nationwide, and we are pleased to offer the more comprehensive Arc Flash Training…
Read MoreArc Flash Risk Assessment: What Is It?
An arc flash risk assessment conducted by ESS determines the risk levels for all areas in which employees may perform work. This study saves lives and money by ensuring safe work practices and minimizing the possibility of injuries and lost time accidents. Arc flash risk studies are required by the…
Read MoreNationwide Qualified Electrical Worker Training From ESS
Qualified Electrical Worker training is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and NFPA70E for anyone working on or near energized equipment greater than 50 volts. Employing qualified personnel will reduce the company’s liability, lost time due to injuries, and costly OSHA citations. OSHA paragraph 1910.333(c)(2) states…
Read MoreArc Flash Study Requires Experience
An arc flash study is required by OSHA and the NFPA 70E to determine the risk level for all areas in which your employees perform work. This is essential to ensuring worker safety and helps save lives and money by minimizing the risk of injuries and lost time due to accidents. …
Read MoreIs There A Difference Between NFPA 70E Training And Arc Flash Training?
NFPA 70E training and arc flash training are both topics we discuss frequently in this blog. If you are not experienced in electrical training requirements, you may be wondering what the difference is. The answer is that NFPA 70E training is actually an introductory course for arc flash and…
Read MoreArc Flash Training: Who Is Required To Take it?
Arc Flash Training courses provided by Electrical Safety Specialists keep your employees up to date with the most recent electrical safety standards. These courses are taught nationwide and cover the complex standards and regulations per the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and NFPA 70E. Electrical Safety Specialists offers this…
Read MoreArc Flash Risk Assessment Can Save Lives And Minimize Risk
Arc flash risk assessment can help save lives and minimize the possibility of injuries and lost time accidents. This assessment is required by OSHA and the NFPA 70E to determine the risk level for all areas in which your employees perform work. As part of a company’s safety protocols,…
Read MoreLockout Tagout Training: Why Perform Lockout Tagout?
Lockout tagout training is a critical component for safeguarding employees who operate and maintain equipment. The most obvious benefit of LOTO is the safety of the employees who work in and around heavy machinery. Prior to the widespread implementation of lockout tagout procedures, hundreds of people were killed each…
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