Shaw Consulting Services, LLC

Arc Flash Risk Assessments: These assessments involve analyzing electrical systems to identify potential hazards related to arc flashes. The firm would evaluate the equipment, conduct studies, and analyze the data to determine the risk levels associated with arc flash incidents. Recommendations for protective measures, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safety procedures are often provided based on these assessments to minimize the risk of arc flash accidents.

Infrared Testing: Using infrared thermography, the firm performs non-invasive inspections of electrical systems to detect anomalies in temperature that might indicate issues like loose connections, overloaded circuits, or other electrical faults. This technology helps in identifying potential problems before they cause failures or hazards, allowing for timely maintenance and repairs.

Electrical Design: The firm specializes in designing electrical systems for various applications, including residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. This involves creating detailed plans, layouts, and specifications for electrical installations, ensuring they comply with safety codes, regulations, and industry standards. The designs may encompass power distribution, lighting, control systems, and more.

Compliance and Safety: Ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and safety regulations is a crucial aspect of the firm’s services. They might offer expertise in evaluating existing systems, making recommendations for upgrades or modifications to meet safety requirements, and providing guidance on regulatory compliance.

Training and Education: Some firms also provide training programs or workshops related to electrical safety, arc flash awareness, proper use of PPE, and other relevant topics. This helps educate clients and their employees about electrical safety practices and procedures.

Overall, an electrical engineering firm specializing in these services aims to enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of electrical systems for their clients while minimizing risks associated with potential hazards such as arc flash incidents.

Shaw Consulting Services ensures compliance with industry standards through several key steps:

Knowledge of Regulations: Staying updated with local, national, and international regulations and standards related to electrical safety is crucial. Shaw Consulting employs professionals who are well-versed in these standards, including those set by organizations such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and Underwriter Laboratories (UL) among others.

Assessment and Audits: Shaw Consulting conducts thorough assessments and audits of electrical systems, installations, and practices to compare them against the established standards. This involves evaluating the design, installation, maintenance, and operation of electrical equipment and systems to ensure they meet the required safety criteria.

Risk Assessments: Performing arc flash hazard analysis and electrical safety inspections helps identify potential hazards and assesses the level of risk associated with electrical systems. This information is used to recommend corrective measures and improvements to meet safety standards.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining detailed records of assessments, inspections, and compliance checks is essential. Shaw Consulting can provide comprehensive reports outlining findings, recommendations, and steps required to achieve compliance. These reports often serve as a reference for clients to understand the areas that need attention for compliance.

Recommendations and Solutions: Shaw Consulting can provide assessment findings, offers recommendations and solutions to address non-compliance issues. These may include suggesting equipment upgrades, modifications, implementing safety procedures, providing training programs, or redesigning electrical systems to align with safety standards.

Continuous Education and Training: Educating clients and their employees about electrical safety practices, standards, and compliance requirements is an integral part of the services offered. Shaw Consulting Services has a training program to ensure that personnel are aware of safety protocols and best practices.

Advisory Services: Providing ongoing advisory services to our clients to keep them informed about evolving regulations, standards updates, and changes in the industry ensures continued compliance with the latest requirements.

By combining expertise, thorough assessments, tailored recommendations, and ongoing support, electrical safety firms help organizations achieve and maintain compliance with industry standards to ensure the safety and reliability of their electrical systems.

Commercial real estate, government, healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, contractors, data centers, transportation, educational and military facilities are served by Shaw Consulting Solutions.