Arc Flash Risk Assessment
Your NFPA 70e 2018 Arc Flash Risk Assessment will be performed by a certified Electrical Engineer who is expertly trained with the most up-to-date information regarding the NFPA 70e 2018 and OSHA standards. NFPA 70e 2018 outlines important details for preventing injury and death associated with arc flash hazard.
The Arc Flash Risk Assessment and Arc Flash Training will be done at a mutually agreed upon time and location. In order to stay compliant with OSHA standards, we will discuss the implications of NFPA 70e 2018 for your unique situation.
We understand that the safety of your staff is a priority and a timely response helps you plan accordingly.
NFPA 70e 2018 Regulations:
- Training Requirements
- Employer and Contractor responsibility
- Electrical Safety Program
- Energized Electrical Work Permit
- Job briefing
- Establishing an Electrically Safe Working condition – Lock Out / Tag Out
OSHA Update on Arc Flash Regulations
The general industry electrical installation standards found in Subpart S of 29 CFR Part 1910 to include, among other requirements, a more specific reference to the NFPA 70E 2018 requirements.
“The employer shall provide the safety related work practices and shall train the employee who shall then implement them.”
OSHA 1910.269(I)(6) Flame resistant (FR) clothing and PPE shall be used by the employee based upon the incident energy exposure associated with the specific task.
“Switchboards, panelboards,…, likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing or maintenance while energized shall be field marked to warn qualified persons of potential electric arc flash hazards.”