NFPA 70E – 2009 Arc Flash Safety
September 18, 2009 by Benjamin Hunting
Filed under Electrical Work, Front Page
The release of NFPA 70E-2009 has introduced several changes that directly impact the habits and practices of those workers who service energized electrical circuits. In particular, several provisions have been made in order to prevent injury related to arc flash.
NFPA 70E – 2009 Updates and Revisions Introduction
September 18, 2009 by Benjamin Hunting
Filed under Electrical Work, Front Page
Electrical safety is a prime consideration of any contractor, employee or risk manager working in an industry where high voltages are a fact of life. Whether it is on the floor of a packaging plant, perched in a cherry picker in front of a utility pole, or even installing a 220v line in a new home, electrical contractors must remain vigilant in order to avoid the kinds of serious injuries that could result from even a momentary lapse of attention near an energized circuit.
