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Thank You Hannah!

by | Aug 12, 2024 | Blog, Shaw Consulting News

hank You Hannah Dobkin - Summer Intern 2024 - Shaw Consulting Services

As we close out the summer, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Hannah for her incredible hard work and dedication. Over the past few months, your contributions have made a significant impact on our team, and we appreciate the enthusiasm and positivity you’ve brought to Shaw Consulting Services, LLC.

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NFPA 70E Training Requirements by Role: Who Needs What Level of Qualification

by | November 2, 2026 | NFPA 70E | 0 Comments

One of the most common questions safety directors ask is simple: "Who on my team actually needs NFPA 70E training?" The honest answer is that almost everyone exposed to electrical hazards needs some training. But the level of training depends entirely on what each...
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Electrical Safety Program

How to Build an Electrical Safety Program From Scratch: A Step-by-Step Guide.

by | October 21, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

Plenty of facilities have electrical safety pieces scattered around: a lockout/tagout procedure from ten years ago, some arc flash labels, a training certificate or two. What they don't have is a program, a documented system that ties those pieces together and keeps...
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Power System Study

What Is a Power System Study? Types, Purpose, and What Your Facility Gets From One

by | October 5, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

If your electrical system were a car, a power system study would be the full diagnostic, not the oil change. It looks at how the entire system behaves under normal loads and during faults, then tells you whether your equipment and protective devices are up to the job....
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Energized vs. De-Energized Work

Energized vs. De-Energized Work: When NFPA 70E Requires an Energized Electrical Work Permit

by | September 21, 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments

"It'll only take five minutes, just leave it on." Every facility has heard some version of that sentence. It's also how a lot of serious electrical injuries begin. NFPA 70E is clear on this point: working on live equipment is the exception, not the rule. When it is...
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Electrical Metering

Electrical Metering for Facility Managers: What It Measures, Why It Matters, and When You Need It

by | September 10, 2026 | Blog, Power Systems | 0 Comments

Most facility managers get one number about their electricity each month: the total on the utility bill. It tells you what you spent. It doesn't tell you where the power went, when demand peaked, or whether your equipment is being stressed by the electricity feeding...
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LOTO Compliance Checklist

LOTO Compliance Checklist: How to Audit Your Lockout/Tagout Program Before OSHA Does

by | August 21, 2026 | Electrical Safety, Facility Compliance | 0 Comments

Having a lockout/tagout program on paper and having one that would survive an OSHA inspection are two different things. LOTO violations consistently rank among OSHA's most frequently cited standards, and the gaps that get facilities in trouble are rarely dramatic....
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Electrical Engineering Consultant

What Does an Electrical Engineering Consultant Actually Do? Services, Process, and What to Expect

by | August 21, 2026 | Electrical Engineering | 0 Comments

An electrical engineering consultant analyzes your facility's electrical systems, identifies risks and inefficiencies, performs technical studies, and delivers documentation that helps you make informed decisions about safety, compliance, and infrastructure planning....
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Arc Flash Study Report

How to Read Your Arc Flash Study Report: A Plain-English Guide for Facility Managers

by | August 10, 2026 | Arc Flash | 0 Comments

An arc flash study report tells you how much energy could be released at each point in your electrical system during a fault, what protective equipment workers need, and where your highest-risk areas are. The problem is that most of these reports are written by...
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EV Charging Infrastructure

EV Charging Infrastructure and Electrical Safety: What Facilities Need to Know Before Installing

by | August 10, 2026 | Electrical Safety | 0 Comments

Adding EV chargers to a commercial or industrial facility introduces electrical safety risks that go well beyond the installation itself. Ground fault exposure increases in wet parking environments. Arc flash incident energy values can change at panels and switchgear...
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The Facility Manager’s Guide to Electrical Maintenance Intervals: What to Do and When

by | July 7, 2026 | Electrical Safety, Facility Compliance, Industrial Electrical Consulting | 0 Comments

A practical electrical maintenance calendar for facility managers covering routine inspections, thermography, breaker testing, and arc flash study reviews.

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