Incident Energy Analysis - Electrical Safety Training

8/6/2019 Incident Energy Analysis - Electrical Safety Training

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engineered solutionsfor

arc flash & shock hazards


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While OSHA and NFPA 70E

dictate the rules and

regulations for what we do,

our company believes that

electrical safety is much

more than legislation and

rulebooks. Through education

and accountability, every

worker can and will be safe.

Bob Herzig P.E.

founder and presiden

Herzig Engineering

herzig engineering is a nationally licensed

electrical engineering firm. by focusing on

the latest codes and regulations, we provide

our clients with engineering and

administrative solutions to protect workers

from the hazards of electrical energy.

our experienced professional engineers

provide accurate and efficient services to

clients. we aim to understand our clients

needs and implement safety systems that are

clear and direct. our training and labeling

allow each worker to understand his/her

responsibility and risk when encountering

electrical equipment.

we offer leading experience in Arc Flash

Hazard Analysis and Training. This is our

specialty and has been since our inception

in 2000. Clients rely on our thorough and

professional analyses to meet OSHA

regulations and to provide an electrically

safe workplace.


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Over 800 Analyses Completed.

Nationally Licensed.

Arc Flash Hazard Analysis

our team performs a detailed onsite assessment

of the electrical system, completes an engineeringanalysis, and returns information needed by

clients to adhere to NFPA 70E and OSHA.

Electrical Safety Training

a specialist trains effected employees to

understand their risks and responsibilities.

Our process is customizable

to meet the needs of our clients

Our

Services


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collection of data-available one line diagrams

-conductor sizes and lengths

-distribution equipment ratings and types

-overcurrent protection devices

-transformer ratings and impedances

-incoming energy levels to plant

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2engineering analysis-integration of collected data

-calculations by engineering analysis program

-diagramming of electrical distribution

network

-cross review of electrical system

3labels & reports-labels per ANSI Z535.4 specifications

(several material options offered)

-one line diagrams

-ppe requirements

-fault analysis and arc flash reports

The Process

Training-NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA requirements

for Electrical Safety

-personal protective equipment (ppe)

-hazard risk categories (HRC)

-safe approach boundaries

-electrically safe work condition (eswc)

-qualified vs. unqualified

with proper training,

every employee will understand

their risks and responsibilities

WARNINGQualified Persons OnlyArc Flash and Shock Hazards

Appropriate PPE RequiredREVIEW SAFE WORK PRACTICES PRIOR TO WORK

Arc Flash Protection Boundary

AF Incident Energy @ Working Distance:

Location: T-1 XFRM DISC

Shock HazardGlove Class

Limited Approach

Restricted ApproachProhibited Approach

2Recommended (minimum) PPE:FR (meet or exceed calculated Incident Energy) LS Shirt & Pants(or coverall), Balaclava, Hardhat + Arc Rated Face Shield

w/ wraparound guard (or flash suit hood), Safety Glasses, HearingProtection, Voltage-Rated Electrical Gloves with leather protectors,

Heavy-duty Leather work shoes.

46 Inch

5.5 cal/cm^2 18 Inch

480 VAC

0042 Inch

12 Inch1 Inch

Job# 2009-00-00-00-BHAPrepared 08/28/09

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are you compliant

with oshas codes

and regulations?

herzig engineering can answer your

questions. contact us today for a

free quote form or to speak with

a representative.

phone: (816) 734-8300

fax: (816) 734-8493

11108 n. oak trafficway, suite 104

kansas city, mo 64155-3636

e-mail: [email protected]

www.arcflashconsultants.com


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