by Tim Coffey | Mar 20, 2018 |
With the new 2018 NFPA 70E standard now in full swing, one point of emphasis that we noticed was informative Annex Q. Annex Q is a brand new process within the NFPA 70E where the focus is on understanding human interaction with energized electrical parts and how to...
by Tim Coffey | Aug 24, 2016 |
Just the other day I was speaking with another arc flash professional and the question was asked, “Why does the NFPA 70E allow for companies to use the tables, knowing that some companies cannot guarantee they meet the parameters laid out in the tables?” The answer to...
by Tim Coffey | Dec 2, 2015 |
In an article that was published in EC&M magazine back in January of 2011, there was a discussion regarding “The Seven Deadly Misconceptions About Arc Flash Labeling.” At that time we (the industry) were using the 2009 NFPA 70E standard, and still developing a...
by Tim Coffey | Jun 24, 2015 |
The 2015 NFPA 70E is a resource that provides invaluable information to electrical professionals, and inside this publication resides several different tables. Understanding how to use these tables is essential to the safety of the employee performing work energized...
by Tim Coffey | May 20, 2015 |
When you hear the word “arc flash” what does this mean? And where does one go to learn more? Since 2007, there has been a major shift in the way we work on energized equipment. All because of those two words, “arc flash.” The result of this shift is that...