All businesses are reliant upon electricity in a variety of ways. Surges of electricity or simply having too much can actually result in overheated equipment, fires and property loss among other things. With an arc flash study, you can determine how high the risk for these events actually is. This process entails a comprehensive study of electrical systems. When the work is done, you will receive a report that shows potential hazards and threats, and the best possible solutions for resolving…

According to NFPA standards, arc flash inspections have to be conducted every five years or in circumstances where a significant modification has been made to a facility. However, you also have to keep in mind that even if you have not had any significant change to the facility within the five years, the energy levels might still change necessitating the need for an assessment. But before arc flash assessments can be done, there are a few aspects that must be considered as outlined in this…

In December 1970 the Occupational Safety and Health Act introduced the act to assure the healthful and safety in working conditions. This act looks at the duties that the employer needs to do in order to ensure that employees are safe and work environments are free from hazards. An electrical arc flash is one hazard that employers need to be aware of and this is why arc flash hazard analysis is an important task that employers need to comply with.

There are a number of components that are…

If you are involved in the electrical industry in any way, you’ll want to make absolutely sure that you are meeting all safety regulations so that your workers are protected while on the job. At Verifiable Results, we can help you with a wide range of projects. For reliable arc flash risk assessment in South Carolina, we’ve got the skills and experience to meet your needs.

Arc flashes generally begin with the migration of an electric current between two conductors which can sometimes lead…

Understanding the phenomenon of arc flash is a sure way of mitigating their occurrence. We at Verifiable Results, LLC, understand incident energy, which puts us in the best position to mitigate the phenomenal. Incident energy is that energy that can be dissipated in the event of arc phenomenon. This article will highlight more information on arc flash avoidance.

We calculate the incident-energy to determine the arc-flash or fault hazard boundary. This is the distance where we do not approach…