It’s been a very long time, in fact 20 years, since OHSA has updated its arc flash guidance. “OSHA’s new guidance, issued on November 25, targets two major causes of arc flash injuries and fatalities, ...

OSHA has issued its first update on arc-flash hazard guidance in nearly 20 years, a move expected to enhance safety for over 600,000 workers exposed to arc-flash risks. According to a recent release, ...

As production continues to soar amid global staff shortages, more non-electrical workers are performing electrical work. This often includes simple tasks like pushing a reset button on an overload or ...

An arc flash is a sudden discharge of energy, connecting a component with the ground or another voltage phase in the same system through the air. This discharge can result from loose connections, ...

In Episode 15 of “EC&M Asks,” our subject matter expert Tommy Northcott, P.E., a senior power engineer and branch manager for Jacobs Technology, Inc., answers more reader-submitted questions regarding ...

An arc-flash explosion, that occurred last year at an electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Hope, was caused by the ...