Learn more about how to avoid, prevent, contain, and reduce arc flashes and other safety hazards with these helpful resources.
At Schneider Electric, we saw more than a 99% reduction in electrical-related workers’ comp claims from 2016 to 2020, thanks to our safety program. Our new guide can help you reduce workplace injuries and related financial liability by helping you: 1) ensure compliance, 2) create a safety strategy, 3) apply safety by design solutions to avoid dangerous situations, and 4) establish a checklist for safety best practices.
There’s a mountain of online information on mitigating arc flashes, but how do you know which solution is right for your facility? This white paper breaks down the codes and electrical system design considerations you need to know before making a mitigation purchasing decision.
The National Fire Protection Association outlines a process for NFPA 70E compliance, but it does not go far enough to clarify the specific steps for arc flash mitigation. Use this white paper as your how-to guide to reduce the potential for an arc flash, including your engineering controls options.
The best way to reduce arc flash hazards is by establishing a holistic strategy with enhanced safety and operation requirements. In this document we present five key questions that will help you with the challenges of developing an effective protection strategy for your application.
Understanding the differences between the IEEE 1584 method and the NFPA 70E tables can help you ensure your workers are protected from arc flashes, while avoiding requiring too much PPE that can limit their mobility. This white paper spells out these differences and how to achieve compliance.
The NEC (NFPA 70) and NFPA 70E labeling requirements were created to warn your employees of arc flash hazards, but adhering to these standards can get sticky, due to differences in their specific requirements. This white paper clarifies these differences and offers hands-on labeling guidance.
Quickly extinguishing an internal arc in medium-voltage switchgear can ensure minimal equipment damage and help safeguard your employees. This white paper explores the benefits of high-speed switch (HSS) systems, compared to other mitigation methods, for controlling and reducing hazards.
In the last decade, more than 20,000 employees have been injured in workplace electrical accidents. Why? No electrical power distribution system (PDS) is designed to operate indefinitely, 100 percent of the time. That is why performing a PDS assessment — and this white paper — are so essential.