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The Medical Side of Arc Flash
Arc flash, a sudden release of electrical energy, can have devastating consequences, not only in terms of physical harm but also on the emotional and psychological well-being of individuals who experience it.
We have collaborated with and supported many arc flash survivors on their road to recovery and although the instant impact and damage an arc flash is fatal, there are many ore long term effects which aren’t widely discussed.
Continue reading as in this blog, we will look into the medical side of arc flash, exploring the reasons behind its harmful nature and the lasting complications it can cause for those engineers who have experienced it, starting with why an Arc Flash is so harmful.
Competency in Wind Energy
The primary focus of this session was to look at at electrical safety red spots in the wind sector. We discussed the importance of assessing ‘competence’ to ensure further electrical incidents in the Wind Sector do not take place.
How to put on a Safety Harness
In the event of a fall, you want the fall arrest harness to arrest the harness as well as you. You do not want a situation where the harness stops and you keep on moving through the harness causing impact to the body.
Implementing your Electrical Safety Program
This time, we had Global Electrical Leader Joe Cunningham from GE Renewable Energy supporting us. He focused on how to roll out a programme that is immune to "people changes," how to do it globally, the factors you should take into account, and much more.
We also had the honour of Ashley Smith, Terminal Electrical Engineering Manager at NationalGrid. Ashley concentrated on his personal implementation experience on a ground level, discussing Arc Flash studies, relays, and PPE with some situations for viewers to consider.
LinkedinLive: Arc Flash Awareness Review
The purpose of this presentation is to raise awareness of this increasingly hazardous risk that for many years has been ignored or dismissed as being too low frequency to be concerned about. An increase in fatalities is forcing us to consider the Arc Flash risk seriously and take steps to protect our people and equipment from these devastating events.
Within this presentation you will get a basic overview of the risk, the impact it has to human life and steps that you can take to mitigate against this potentially fatal risk. Ideally suited for anyone that works on or near live or potentially live electricity, or managers or purchases for people that do.
Choosing the correct Arc Flash PPE
Matching your Arc Flash PPE to the risk
Prevent (B) – Prevent Electrical Safety Risks with Good Processes & Controls
Part 2 (B) of our new Electrical Safety and Compliance workshops - Prevent Electrical Safety Risks with Good Processes & Controls. This 5-part webinar series focuses on a significant acronym (4P’s) Predict, Prevent, Protect and Psychology.
We had Industry Expert, Staff Controls Dev Engineer, Kyle Veugeler from TESLA (previously at ABB Robotics) plus Graham Hogg EngTech TMIET - Senior Electrical Engineer and Managing Director of Exeltech Ltd.
Predict – Identifying your Electrical Safety Risks
Kicking off the series we have Graham Hogg EngTech TMIET- Senior Electrical Engineer and Managing Director of ExelTech Ltd, plus our very own Technical Director Anthony Long.
NEW Product: Arc FR Mask
The SFZ099 FR, ARC and Antistatic Mask, Available now!
The recommendation from the Health Authorities around the world for civilians to be wearing some kind of face and mouth protection is only increased. We have spent some time ensure the mask is long lasting, comfortable and suitable for the Electrical Industry.
Using Viscose Fibre for extra breathability, this helps in wicking condensation from the inside to the outside keeping the wearer comfortable and dry.
Our Service Guarantee
Mark (UK) Arc Flash Story
Donnie Johnson (US) Arc Flash Story
WARNING: Cable Strike Incident
WARNING: Unobtrusive Arc Incident
WARNING: Two Engineers Working Live
60 seconds to save a live - Head Hand and Face Protection
100% Inherent vs Non FR Clothing
Electrical Safety Compliance in Wind Energy
On Wednesday 9th September we will be hosting Workshop Number One with Three excellent panellist speakers.
Electrical Safety Authorisation & Training
Inspections, Audit & Accident Investigation with ABB & Bureau Veritas
This is part 4 of our Electrical Safety Compliance series. We are collaborating once again with Industry Specialist & Electrical Safety Authority Mitch Cini (Global Incident Investigations Program Manager at ABB) and also Michael Kenyon (Technical Lead at Bureau Veritas) to deliver an engaging scenario-based live webinar.
In this session you will experience one of the most engaging & dynamic presentations on having correct Electrical Inspections, Auditing and then what happens if you have a failure?! Accident Investigations – capturing the incidents AND near misses and ensuring ‘learns’ are obtained and improvements made to prevent catastrophes happening
Electrical Safety PPE with Hugh Hoagland
This is part 3 of our Electrical Safety Compliance series. We are collaborating once again with an Industry Expert & Electrical Safety Authority – the world acclaimed Hugh Hoagland (Sr Managing Partner from E- Hazard) to deliver a highly engaging webinar on Electrical Safety PPE.
In this session you will experience one of the most engaging & dynamic presentations relating to Electrical Safety PPE – Looking at Facts, Myths & Folklore around Arc Flash and Electric Shock.
Safe Systems of Work with Jon Travis, P Eng, PM
This is part 2 of our Electrical Safety Compliance series. We are collaborating once again with an Industry Expert & Electrical Safety Authority – Jon Travis from Leaf Electrical to deliver an engaging scenario-based live webinar.
In this session you will experience one of the most engaging & dynamic presentations relating to Safe Systems of Work with the foundation being Risk Assessments. You will not see or hear boring ‘text book’ theory but a totally fresh approach.
Tomorrow's Engineering Week: Matteo Loiudice
Tomorrow's Engineering Week: Ewan Dorris
Tomorrow's Engineering Week: Annie Azhar
Why do I need Arc Flash Protection?
Do you, or don't you need Arc Flash Protection?
Why a single PPE ordering platform is essential for global operations
An ordering system will allow your employees anywhere in the world to place an order that matches the PPE that they require and quickly deliver it to their location, minimising risks and delays. If you’re considering utilising an ordering system, here’s five ways you could benefit from using our Safeline 2.0 solution:
3 Jobs where Arc Flash Protective Clothing and PPE should be considered an essential
For a number of different job roles, wearing arc protective clothing is necessary to protect against the dangers of arc flash.
Arc flash is the light and heat that is produced as a result of an arc fault, which is a type of electrical explosion or discharge that results from a low-impedance connection through the air to ground or another voltage phase in an electrical system.
Generally, arc flash occurs because a test probe has been touched to the wrong surface or a tool has slipped, but other things such as dust, corrosion and impurities on the surface of the conductor also contribute to arc flash.
Coming into contact with arc flash can be devastating as it can result in serious burns and in the worst cases, even death. Because of this, it’s important for workers to protect themselves by wearing the appropriate clothing.
This blog will explain some of the different job roles where arc clothing is essential.
