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ESS Provides Arc Flash Risk Assessments And Trainings Nationwide
Arc Flash Risk Assessments and custom trainings are offered by Electrical Safety Specialists (ESS) anywhere in the nation. As required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety Specialists offers an electrical Arc Flash Risk Assessment to determine the risk level for all areas…
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Arc Flash Analysis Requirements Are Over 24 Years Old
Assessing the workplace to determine if hazards are present (which includes the electrical hazards such as arc flash and shock) has been a requirement for nearly 50 years. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of December 29, 1970, states “An Act: To assure safe and healthful working conditions for…
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ESS Can Provide Lockout/Tagout Services Nationwide
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures can be aggravation-free with Electrical Safety Specialists (ESS), who will optimize your lockout/tagout program to help you save lives, time, and money. In a short time, ESS will bring your facility up to compliance and train employees which will allow you more time to deal with other…
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Arc Flash Is A Dangerous, Instantaneous Electrical Event
An arc flash is the rapid release of undesired energy primarily from an electrical arcing fault. This hazardous incident happens faster than a blink of an eye and causes devastating consequences. Arc flash is a dangerous instantaneous electrical event that occurs often. Electrical workers face many hazards on a…
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Nationwide Qualified Electrical Worker Training
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and NFPA 70E require any person working on or near energized equipment greater than 50 volts shall be a qualified person. A qualified electrical worker should have the knowledge to apply the appropriate electrical safety guidelines and regulations, don and doff proper…
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NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training Saves Lives And Reduces Injuries
NFPA 70E Arc flash training is a critical step to ensuring worker safety, it’s not enough to just assess hazards without properly training employees how to work around the hazards. This would include arc flash PPE, shock hazard PPE, as well as common practices such as proper body positioning and…
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Common Causes of an Arc Flash
When an electric current passes through air between ungrounded conductors or between ungrounded conductors and grounded components, the temperatures can reach 35,000°F. Exposure to these extreme temperatures both burns the skin directly and causes ignition of clothing, which adds to the burn injury. The majority of hospital admissions due to…
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Qualified Electrical Worker Training With ESS Is Essential For Work Place Safety
Qualified electrical worker training is required of any person working on or near energized equipment greater than 50 volts, per The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 70E. Employing qualified electrical workers will reduce the company’s liability, lost time injuries, death and…
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The Third Step In Performing An Arc Flash Risk Assessment Is The Label Installation and Arc Flash Training
Arc flash risk assessment step three: This will be the second visit to your facility to apply the arc flash labels and perform an arc flash training. One of our arc flash Engineering Technicians will apply the arc flash warning labels generated by the arc flash study and conduct a…
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ESS Is The Leader In NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training
Build a stronger workforce. A safer workforce. Our training, brought to your facility. For 25 years, ESS trainers have been providing electrical safety training to employees in manufacturing, medical, university, property management and other industries on a national footprint. Our trainings are customized to not only meet your practical needs,…
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