Electrical accidents, such as arc flashes, happen daily; however, there are ways companies and individuals can reduce the occurrence of these accidents and protect everybody concerned from the physical, financial and statutory consequences. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regulation 70E provides a reference for facilities to meet the requirements of electrical workplace safety while regulation 70B outlines the best practices for setting up and maintaining an Electrical Preventive Maintenance (EPM) program.
With IR windows, inspectors are never exposed to the dangers of arc flash. Photo courtesy of IRSS Group