Items Tagged with 'NFPA 70E'

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Electrical safety

How often should we review our arc flash study? Do older buildings have a grandfather clause? With the changes in IEEE 1584, do we have any liability if we don’t recalculate because some areas will have higher energy levels now?
January 24, 2021
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How often should we review our arc flash study? Do older buildings have a grandfather clause? With the changes in IEEE 1584, do we have any liability if we don’t recalculate because some areas will have higher energy levels now?
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NFPA 70E: A look at the 2018 edition

The updated standard highlights hazard elimination and human performance, and adds an arc flash PPE table
February 25, 2018
Kevin Druley
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The National Fire Protection Agency’s standard for electrical workplace safety, NFPA 70E, is revised every three years. Safety+Health presents an overview of some key elements of the 2018 edition.
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Incident energy analysis

Can I use the personal protective equipment tables in NFPA 70E, or should I have an incident energy analysis performed?
January 29, 2017
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Can I use the personal protective equipment tables in NFPA 70E, or should I have an incident energy analysis performed?
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Avoiding arc flash

Electrical events can severely injure – or kill – workers
March 29, 2015
Sarah Trotto
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NIOSH estimates that five to 10 arc flash incidents occur every day – each with the potential to cause serious injury or death. The National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 70E standard provides guidance on arc flash safety, and its newest edition aims for further clarity while focusing on risk assessment.
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What Qualifies as De-energized Work? What to Know About Expected OSHA Guidance and Arc Flash

12/17/24 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CST

OSHA has announced it plans to issue new arc flash guidance aimed at reducing arc flash injuries among commercial and industrial electricians, which continue to occur despite proven personal protective equipment and safety standards such as NFPA 70E. The agency intends to close loopholes and dispel misconceptions that cause many injuries – providing clarity on what qualifies as de-energized work, highlighting that low voltage can and does ignite flammable clothing, and emphasizing the importance of appropriate protective apparel. We’ll cover the guidance itself, the data behind it and the lifesaving difference it will make. Enhance safety and comply proactively – deepen your understanding today!

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