In an ever-growing world of sustainable environmental vehicle solutions, Principal Electrical Consultant Paul Hopton discusses the risk of Arc Flash when working with batteries installed in Electric Vehicles. Concerns of Competency for mechanics required to work on these systems, the types of activities that could cause an electrical incident, and what can be done to mitigate risk.
Paul Hopton, Deputy Managing Director and Principal Electrical Consultant, discusses when Arc Flash Protection is required, carrying out Risk Assessments to determine the requirement and suitable competency of those involved.
Compliance Director, Andy Linley, discusses Arc Flash Boundary distances, what they are and factors affecting them.
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
Andy Linley of Electrical Safety UK Ltd, highlights the potential Arc Flash Risk in battery systems.
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.
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.
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
Last month, Jim Phillips, P.E. of Brainfiller and Associate Director of Electrical Safety UK Limited ran one hour class explaining
Whether you own or lease a business premise, or want to learn about the life-threatening dangers of arc flash and
Is Arc Flash a UK Legislative Requirement? Electrical Safety UK specialise in carrying our arc flash studies for our many
Here at Electrical Safety UK, we specialise in providing electrical safety knowledge, equipment, and training for a multitude of electrical
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)
Over the last few years Electrical Safety (UK) has carried out many arc flash studies for Industrial and Commercial clients.
The Second Edition of IEEE 1584 – IEEE Guide for Arc Flash Hazard Calculations Studies was 16 years in the
