by Shaw Consulting Services | Flash Risk Assessments & More | Apr 6, 2026 | NFPA 70E
You scheduled the training. Your team sat through the session. Everyone signed the attendance sheet. Done, right? Not quite. When an OSHA inspector shows up, or worse, after an electrical incident, what they ask for is not a sign-in sheet. They want a complete,...
by Shaw Consulting Services | Flash Risk Assessments & More | Sep 12, 2025 | NFPA 70E, Technology & Innovation
Electrical accidents don’t announce themselves. One moment, your team is performing routine maintenance, and the next, you’re dealing with a life-threatening situation that could have been prevented. If you’re a facility manager, safety director, or...
by Shaw Consulting Services | Flash Risk Assessments & More | Jul 3, 2025 | Arc Flash, Blog, NFPA 70E
When working with energized electrical equipment, knowing when PPE is required can prevent serious injury—and confusion. According to NFPA 70E Table 130.5(C), if you’re operating a breaker under normal operating conditions and it’s not the first time...
by Shaw Consulting Services | Flash Risk Assessments & More | May 31, 2025 | Arc Flash, Blog, NFPA 70E
If you’re a plant or facility manager, an electrical engineer, or a safety officer in manufacturing, warehousing, or utilities, you probably feel the pressure these days when it comes to arc flash safety. Insurance companies are getting stricter about arc flash...
by Shaw Consulting Services | Flash Risk Assessments & More | Feb 28, 2025 | Blog, NFPA 70E, Shaw Consulting News
When it comes to electrical safety and maintenance, NFPA 70B and NFPA 70E are two major players. But what exactly do they cover, and how do they differ? Business owners and facility managers often hear about these standards but may not fully understand their purpose....
by Shaw Consulting Services | Flash Risk Assessments & More | Dec 17, 2024 | Blog, NFPA 70E, Power Systems
If you’re responsible for electrical safety in an industrial facility, you’ve probably heard of NFPA 70e. But do you understand how critical it is to protect your team and keep your operations compliant? NFPA 70e is more than just a set of guidelines—it’s a crucial...