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Electrical PPE is an Essential Line of Defense in Arc Flash Safety
Electrical PPE is designed to protect workers from the hazards of arc flash incidents. It acts as a barrier between the worker and the potential energy released during an arc flash, reducing the risk of injury and providing valuable time for evacuation or corrective actions. The primary types of electrical…
Read MoreArc Flash Can Be Deadly – Electrical Safety Specialists Train Nationwide
Arc flash occurs when an electric current passes through air between ungrounded conductors or between ungrounded conductors and grounded conductors. 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…
Read MoreArc Flash Is Regulated By NFPA 70E, NEC, And OSHA – ESS Offers Nationwide Training
Arc flash occurs 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 can cause severe burns to the skin and ignite clothing. The majority of hospital admissions due to electrical accidents are…
Read MoreElectrical Safety Specialists Provides Trainings Nationwide, Put Safety First!
For the last 25 years, several members of our leadership team have worked together developing relationships with various individuals that are all at the top of the electrical safety industry. Recognizing the fact that each skill set requires a lifetime commitment, Electrical Safety Specialists built a team of professionals to…
Read MoreElectrical Safety Specialists Provides Nation Wide Arc Flash Training
Arc flash happens when an electric current passes through air between ungrounded conductors or between ungrounded conductors and grounded conductors – 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. Electrical Safety Specialists…
Read MoreArc 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…
Read MoreCommon 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreArc Flash Can Be Extremely Dangerous, ESS Is The Forefront Of Safety
An arc flash is a complex phenomenon gaining increased awareness and attention in the electrical safety industry. An arc flash is ionized gas caused when electricity travels through air. The primary dangers of an arc flash are thermal, copper vapors, and intense light. Electrical Safety Specialists are the leaders in…
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