Electrical Testing and Maintenance Diagnostics

The 2022 Edition of IEEE 1584.1 was just published

Over Two Decades of IEEE 1584 Standards

No, the title doesn’t have a typo — “Standards” is plural for a reason. Over 20 years ago, in 2002, the original IEEE 1584 standard was released and changed the game for arc flash safety around the world. Since then,…

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Continuous thermal monitoring

NFPA 70E 205.4: The Power of Noncontact Diagnostics

NFPA 70E 205.4 and Noncontact Diagnostics If you’re in the electrical world, you’ve probably seen how fast technology is changing the way we maintain equipment. The 2024 edition of NFPA 70E is no exception—it reinforces the importance of keeping electrical…

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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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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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