There have been a number of arc flash incidents and accidents reported on wind turbines. The arc flash hazards are similar for wind turbines as for other types of electrical installation. There are however some other things to consider with a wind turbine application
“Was this person competent to do that job?”
This is the question that could be levelled at any Duty Holder if an electrical incident occurs.
When stood in the dock of a courtroom is not the time to consider the meaning of this question.
Andy Linley , Compliance Director of ESUK, discusses how bespoke training can help your company comply with legislation.
Andy Linley of Electrical Safety UK Ltd, highlights the potential Arc Flash Risk in battery systems.
Principal Electrical Consultant, Paul Hopton, answers the question
Andy Linley, Compliance Director at Electrical Safety UK Ltd, discusses Arc Flash training; the legislative requirements behind it and what good training should encompass.
Principal Consultant, Paul Hopton, explores potential Arc Flash hazards and control measures to be used to reduce the risk of injury.
Principal Electrical Engineer, Paul Hopton, explains Arc Flash personal protective equipment ratings.
ESUK Compliance Director, Andy Linley reviews the changes to the NFPA 70E 2021 standard.
Jim Phillips, P.E.,Founder of Brainfiller.com and Associate Director of Electrical Safety UK, Ltd explores the Frequently asked questions in relation to Arc Flash & Electrical Safety
Principal Electrical Engineer, Paul Hopton, explores the process of identifying Arc Flash risk, how Incident Energy is calculated, and what is entailed within the Arc Flash Study itself and so much more.
Test instruments and test leads are a temporary connection to electrical systems, often live at the time, for the purpose of making measurements to establish or confirm various parameters. We look at some of the standards that exist that we must comply with and that we should take into consideration whilst undertaking measurement tasks using test instruments.
In a perfect world, there would be a comprehensive change management process that would pick up any changes that were required…
The term earthing and bonding for many people often causes confusion, and in some cases a lack of understanding can
Firstly we’d like to wish a very Happy New Year to all our customers, partners, suppliers, and colleagues. From what
The best way of dealing with an electrical fire, or more correctly a fire of electrical origin, is to prevent
Inspection and testing can refer to many different situations at all voltage levels. This blog focuses on electrical safety inspection
BS 7671:2018+A1:2020 is a non-statutory document based on technical substance of European CENELEC agreements, and is published by the British
Switching off the supply of electricity to allow for safe working is legally mandated, with work on or near to
DSEAR stands for Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations. It is important to learn about DSEAR in the workplace to identify
A question that is often asked is how often should my electrical equipment be tested at work? Often referred to
Safety and Competency Remain Critical The team here at Electrical Safety UK have been working closely with our clients following
In order that we can accurately carry out an Arc Flash Study on a client’s electrical installation we require the
by Thomas Appleyard MIET Garbage in Garbage out. Coined by the IBM programmer and instructor George Fuechel – Garbage in
Identify Electrical Safety Hazards You cannot smell, hear, or see electricity, so making sure you have the right systems in
Correctly speaking, electricity is a hazard, as it has the potential to cause harm, but if properly managed, the likelihood
Whether you own or lease a business premise, or want to learn about the life-threatening dangers of arc flash and
The statistics are out for period 2017-2018 relating to fatalities reported to the Health and Safety Executive. The good news
What is an Electrical Duty Holder? Coming into force on the 1st April 1990 Regulation 3 of the Electricity at Work
Is Arc Flash a UK Legislative Requirement? Electrical Safety UK specialise in carrying our arc flash studies for our many
Globally, Coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting the lives of many businesses and individuals. Employers are implementing policies and procedures never seen
Here at Electrical Safety UK, we specialise in providing electrical safety knowledge, equipment, and training for a multitude of electrical
By Andy Linley, Compliance Director This week I worked with a site engineer in isolating a supply to a section
Arc flash PPE has become the default control measure and within the United States, until recently, was the prescribed control
The simple answer is yes. By virtue of Regulation 4(1) of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and Regulation 3(1)
IEEE 1584 Standard – 2018 Changes & The Upcoming International Arc Flash Conference, Manchester, UK Jim Phillips This week I
The Greek Philosopher Heraclitus is credited with the phrase “The only thing that is constant is change.” That is certainly
The 18th Edition has been with us now for 9 months and since January has been the defacto standard to
People often underestimate the risks that simple factors play in electrical safety, from missing bolts in panel doors, un-blanked openings,
Over the last few years Electrical Safety (UK) has carried out many arc flash studies for Industrial and Commercial clients.
How much change is there between the 17th Edition and the latest updates of BS 7671 to the 18th Edition?
The Second Edition of IEEE 1584 – IEEE Guide for Arc Flash Hazard Calculations Studies was 16 years in the
As most of Britain enjoys an unseasonably warm summer, many of us are forced to suffer the torture of heat
What is an electrical control panel? An electrical control panel is an enclosure, typically a metal box or plastic moulding
In the past nearly all large industrial sites would have at least one chartered or degree qualified electrical engineer on
