Intelligent Power Today Magazine

Flash Hazard Analysis

The Arc-Flash-Analytic software and universal web app have been developed as easy to use yet comprehensive tools for arc flash analysis required when work is to be performed on or near the energized equipment. The web app can be accessed, operated and shared from anywhere, anytime, on any platform connected to the Internet. Forget about software installation, system compatibility, data loss or virus threat issues. Work alone or share your access credentials with your team while working on same or multiple projects at a time.

• Design safer power systems while insuring compliance with NEC 110.16, OSHA, NFPA...

Absence of voltage testing is a vital step in the process of verifying and establishing a de-energized state of any electrical system. As detailed in NFPA 70E clause 4.2.5., there is a specific and approved approach to establishing an electrical safe work condition with the following steps:

• determine all possible source of electrical supply
• interrupt the load current, open the disconnecting device for each possible source
• verify where possible that all blades of the disconnecting devices are open
• release or block any stored energy
• apply lockout device in accordance with documented and established work procedures
• using an adequately rated portable...