Why PPE Matters More Than Ever Even with the best equipment and safe work practices, arc flash hazards remain one of the most dangerous risks electricians face. In less than a second, an arc flash can release temperatures up to 35,000°F, hot enough to melt steel, ignite non-flame-resistant clothing, or fuse fabric into the skin. That’s why the NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace continues to evolve-providing stricter guidance for arc…
Digital Voltage Phasing Meter Part 1 – Potential Testing, URD Cable Testing
0-40KV Digital Volt Meter for Phasing Circuits The Hastings 6702 Digital Voltage Phasing Meter consists of high voltage resistors encapsulated inside two fiberglass housings. These resistors are connected together with a coiled cord. A digital display is attached to one of the encapsulated resistor housings. Attach each encapsulated resistor to a hot stick of appropriate length for the voltages to be tested. Measures overhead and underground voltages, Potential Testing and URD Cable Testing. Circuit Potential…
Electrical Safety in the Workplace Pt 3 – The Electrical Thermographer and IR Windows
Arc Flash Hazards and the Electrical Thermographer The goal of any electrical thermographer is to prevent unplanned shutdowns in a manner that is reliable, repeatable and above all safe. Since thermographers work with the target equipment online and on load coupled with the fact that IR Cameras cannot “see” through panel covers, thermographers face severe safety hazards when attempting to scan electrical distribution equipment. Taking measurements with a cover removed is not a safe option….
Electrical Safety: Meeting NFPA Compliance Requirements for Arc Flash & PPE
Understanding NFPA 70E – The Benchmark for Electrical Safety Electrical hazards remain one of the most serious risks in industrial and commercial environments. The NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace establishes the framework for protecting personnel from shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast incidents. While NFPA 70E is not federal law, it provides the accepted benchmark for demonstrating compliance with OSHA’s General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)), which requires employers…
Electrical Thermography & IR Windows – Arc Flash Safety
Understanding Arc Flash Hazards and Safer Infrared Inspections The role of an electrical thermographer is critical in modern industry. These professionals perform infrared inspections to detect hidden problems in electrical distribution systems before they result in failures or unplanned shutdowns. The challenge? Thermographers must work with energized equipment under load, and infrared cameras cannot “see” through closed metal panel covers. Traditionally, this meant removing covers to scan energized equipment,…
Why Risk Electrical Shock? Non-contact High Voltage Detection
Quickly Determine Whether Voltage is Present Rugged and reliable for utility, industrial and mine safety applications, the TIC 300 PRO with VolTect™ warns against dangerous voltages in low and medium applications up to 122 KV without contacting the energized conductor. The VolTect™ feature intuitively…
