An arc flash is an unexpected electrical discharge that can cause dangerous explosions and fires, damaging equipment and seriously injuring the workers and maintenance personnel around it. Protecting your team starts with understanding where these hazards exist and how severe they could be. Leer Electric’s arc flash services identify those risks and address them through a thorough, multi-stage assessment process.
During the data collection stage, our technicians perform a thorough review of all electrical distribution systems in your facility. This detailed study lets us identify potentially dangerous hazards and find ways to improve safety. Data collection is a vital part of the process, accounting for nearly 50 percent of the entire analysis effort.
Once data collection is complete, we use that information to build a comprehensive model of your electrical distribution system. This single-line diagram works as a snapshot of your facility and can be updated in the future as needed. Ultimately, the model simplifies troubleshooting, supports proper facility operation, and helps establish compliance with industry requirements and specifications.
With the single-line model in place, we use it to develop a range of engineering analyses, including incident energy analysis, short circuit analysis, protective device interrupt rating analysis, and protective device coordination analysis.
After gathering our findings, we create a detailed report that highlights any potential risks or problem areas that need to be addressed. The report also includes specific recommendations and methods to improve safety and reduce arc flash risks.
Proper field labeling plays a vital role in worker safety. These labels, which must comply with industry standards and NFPA 70E, are installed on electrical equipment to warn workers of potential hazards. Labeled equipment can include panel boards, switchboards, meter sockets, industrial control systems, and more.
Once the steps above are complete, we can provide employee training services that educate your team on a range of life-saving safety practices. This includes avoiding electrical hazards while working with or around energized parts, distinguishing between live and inactive parts, and determining nominal voltage levels.
Leer Electric brings a team of highly skilled electrical contractors, technicians, journeymen, apprentices, and superintendents. Contact us today to request a quote and learn more about our arc flash services.
