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OSHA can use NFPA 70E to establish whether or not you are providing a safe work place, as required in Section 5(a)(1) typically referred to as the “General Duty Clause.”
Similarly, in OSHA enforcement actions, the provisions in NFPA 70E can be used as evidence of whether the employer acted reasonably to ensure a safe workplace.
Although NFPA 70E is not law until adopted by a regulatory body, it is clear that NFPA 70E can be used in enforcement actions by OSHA and may also be used in a similar way in civil actions.
By complying with these standards, an employer can minimize their risks and potential costs while providing a safer workplace for their employees.
Minimizing arc flash hazards and ensuring a safe, reliable electrical system are essential in providing a safe workplace. Whether you need a complete arc flash risk assessment, an update to an existing assessment, or training for your team, we’re here to get you what you need — so that at the end of the day, every team member goes home safe.
System one-line diagram
Facility safety starts with an accurate one-line diagram of all power sources, switching capabilities and other circuit parameters.
Fault current analysis
State-of-the-art engineering software is used for a fault current analysis to determine, at designated points, the available fault current levels.
Overcurrent protective device analysis
Evaluating operating characteristics of overcurrent protective devices, including relays, fuses and circuit breakers determines how they interact and the level of protection they provide.
Arc flash hazard analysis
With fault current and overcurrent protective device time-current characteristics studies performed, an arc flash hazard assessment can be made for each designated point in the system.
Arc flash hazard label production
Proper equipment warning labels to ensure compliance with codes and safety standards by marking key safety parameters.
Our training options are ideal for maintenance staff, machine operators, electricians, supervisors, or facilities staff. See the Arc flash safety training sheet for complete details.
2-hour training
Conducted virtually only.
4-hour training
Conducted virtually or in-person, with Professional Development Hours (PDHs) given upon completion.
8-hour training
Conducted in-person only, with PDHs given upon completion.
These studies, audits, predictive maintenance solutions and training can be added to an arc flash risk assessment to further advance the safety of your electrical system.
Power system studies
Power system studies offer the most focused and systematic approaches available to enhance power system performance and identify inefficient system designs, incorrect equipment selection and potential problems between your equipment and the rest of the power system.
Power quality and reliability studies
We use power quality and reliability studies to evaluate the safety levels and the reliability of your electrical infrastructure. These studies usually include harmonic, grounding, voltage flicker and surge suppression analyses to ensure the power quality to sensitive loads.
Selective coordination review
To maximize the reliability of your facility’s electrical system, we evaluate portions of the electrical power systems to determine compliance with selective coordination requirements as mandated by the 2020 NEC. Based on manufacturers’ test data and published overcurrent protection characteristics, recommended modifications to the system design are outlined to achieve complete selective coordination up to the available fault current.
Power chain audits
Through analysis, monitoring and equipment audits, Eaton’s experienced engineers uncover existing problems and develop strategies to prevent future system distress. We have the expertise to identify design weaknesses, determine the reason that something failed to operate properly, find means of resolving system safety or performance and implement improvements.
Maintenance and support services
In the event that you need OEM equipment serviced and upgraded, Eaton has the expertise and the ability to work on virtually all manufacturers’ equipment. With an outstanding electronic library of OEM user and maintenance manuals, we can deliver a comprehensive maintenance program to your equipment every time.
Operational and maintenance training
Eaton offers both standardized and customized training programs that reflect the full range of electrical system engineering disciplines, including distribution systems analysis, power quality and grounding, arc flash safety and electrical equipment maintenance. Taught by an experienced instructor at one of our training facilities or on-site, these courses involve classroom instruction complemented by hands-on exercises that reflect real workplace situations. Additionally, many courses award CEU credits for an additional charge.
Mitigation strategies and incident energy reduction
Services for elimination, substitution, engineering controls, awareness, administrative controls and PPE.
