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,…
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…
Success – seven simple letters make up this impactful word. These days, it feels like every electrical safety post on social media is focused on dramatic arc flash accidents – the more intense the imagery, the more engagement it gets.
Artificial Intelligence is no Substitute for Knowledge! The Risks of Misinformation in Electrical Safety: The Role of AI and Online Resources Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the technology sector, with capabilities ranging from content generation…
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.
2026 NEC and Dates on Arc Flash Labels – Update Although the 2026 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is still a work in progress as of writing this article, it appears the issue of placing a date on…
Electrical Design and CYA – “Suspected” Electrical Fire Fire Scene Examination Report I’m sure you have heard the acronym CYA before. Cover your…. I mentioned CYA quite a bit in my 32-hour Power System Engineering class. We discuss many design…
Safety by Design: A Technique That Incorporates Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment Most electrical power systems are considered “legacy” systems, meaning they are older and may not utilize the latest technologies. In contrast, newer systems often adopt a design strategy…
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…
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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