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NFPA 70E 110.3 (J) Incident Investigations

NFPA 70E 110.3(J) Incident Investigations Electrical power systems, like all complex systems, are prone to failures. These failures can arise from a wide range of causes, including improper work procedures, faulty or inadequately maintained equipment, or human error, among others.

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arc flash label, incident energy, ieee 1584, nfpa 70e

Date on the Arc Flash (Equipment) Label?

Date on the Arc Flash Label? A common question that I receive during both my NFPA 70E and Arc Flash/IEEE 1584 classes: Is the date required to be the arc flash (equipment) label? Two standards can provide insight into the…

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Questions about arc flash, electrical safety, NFPA70E and IEEE1584

Arc Flash Studies – Confused?

Arc Flash Studies – Confused? It has been over 20 years since IEEE 1584, IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations turns was first introduced to the world on September 23, 2002. All these years later there can still be…

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2024 NFPA 70E Updates by Jim Phillips and Brainfiler. Learn about the new changes to this very important electrical safety standard.

2024 NFPA 70E: Major Changes

Jim Phillips, P.E. 2024 NFPA 70E Changes and Refresher Training Register for Jim Phillips’ 8 Hour 2024 NFPA 70E Changes and Refresher Training! February 13 – 14, 2024 April 24 – 25, 2024 July 10 – 11, 2024 2024 NFPA…

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2024 NFPA 70E Changes

2024 NFPA 70E Changes

2024 NFPA 70E Update Jim Phillips, P.E. The 2024 Edition of NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace is scheduled to be published later this year. First released in 1979, this will mark the thirteenth edition. While some…

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