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Jim Phillips considers the need to investigate electrical incidents and accidents. From the mortality rate of German Bell Ringers in the 18th century to a French legal dispute about lightning rods in 1783. Jim looks at the benefits of learning from your mistakes and preventing similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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Jim Phillips, P.E.: Global Arc Flash & Electrical Safety Expert
Associate Director | Electrical Safety UK, Ltd. – Rotherham, UK
For over four decades, Jim Phillips has been helping tens of thousands of people around the world understand electrical power system design, analysis, arc flash and safety. Having taught over 3000 training programs during his career to people from all seven continents (Yes Antarctica is included!) He has developed a reputation for being one of the best trainers and public speakers in the electric power, arc flash and electrical safety industry.
Author, Trainer, Internationally Trusted Expert
Jim literally wrote the book on arc flash studies, with his Complete Guide to Arc Flash Calculation Studies. Throughout his four-decade career, Jim has authored over 100 articles and technical papers for leading publications and organizations. As a Contributing Editor for Electrical Contractor Magazine on Arc Flash and Electrical Safety, his work has also been published in Europe and Australia. Notably, he contributed to the European Arc Flash Guide, which raised awareness of arc flash hazards across Europe.
Jim is involved with many US and International Standards including:
- Vice Chair: IEEE 1584 – IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations
- International Chair: IEC TC78 – International Live Working and Arc Flash Standard
- Vice-Chair: IEEE PCIC Electrical Safety Subcommittee
- Technical Committee Member: NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
- Technical Committee Member: National Electrical Code – CMP 4
- Steering Committee: IEEE/NFPA Arc Flash Collaborative Research Project
