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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The Hidden ROI of Power System Studies: Downtime Prevention and Cost Savings

Power system studies do more than support compliance—they help prevent costly downtime, reduce liability, and improve electrical reliability. This article explains how load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies deliver measurable ROI for facilities in healthcare, manufacturing, data centers, and other critical environments.

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Is Your NFPA 70E Training Program Audit-Ready?

Learn how to structure and document your NFPA 70E training program to pass regulatory audits, satisfy OSHA, and protect your organization from liability.

Thermographic Scanning

Thermographic Scanning vs. Visual Inspections: Why You Need Both for Electrical Safety

Thermographic scanning and visual inspections each play a critical role in identifying issues within electrical and building systems. While visual inspections rely on visible signs of wear or damage, thermographic scanning uses infrared technology to detect hidden heat patterns that indicate underlying problems. Understanding the strengths and limitations of both methods helps property owners and facility managers make more informed maintenance decisions and prevent costly failures.

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Top 5 Lock Out Tag Out Violations (and How to Avoid Them)

Lockout/Tagout isn't just another safety checkbox on your compliance list; it's the critical procedure that stands between your workers and potentially fatal energy releases during maintenance operations. Yet despite being one of OSHA's most frequently cited...
Infrared Electrical Inspection Tool

What to Expect During an Infrared Electrical Inspection: Process, Tools, and Reporting

Complete guide to the infrared electrical inspection process for safety officers and facility managers. Learn about thermography tools, procedures, reporting, and what happens from scheduling to delivery.

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Engineering Consulting for Electrical Compliance: When to Bring in the Experts

Every facility manager faces this question at some point: Can we handle this electrical compliance issue in-house, or do we need to bring in outside engineering consulting expertise? It's not always an easy call. You've got capable maintenance teams, limited budgets,...
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Beyond the Basics: Using Electrical Metering for Load Forecasting and Sustainability Goals

Learn how advanced electrical metering goes beyond compliance to support EV infrastructure planning, solar integration, energy efficiency initiatives, and long-term sustainability goals

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How Arc Flash Assessments Support Long-Term Facility Planning and Upgrades

Discover how arc flash assessment data informs smarter infrastructure decisions, equipment upgrades, and long-term safety planning beyond basic compliance requirements.

Arc-rated electrical safety helmet for NFPA 70E arc flash protection

Understanding Electrical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Choosing the Right Gear for the Job

You've got a facility to run, teams depending on you to keep things safe, and let's be honest, the stakes couldn't be higher when it comes to electrical work. Every time one of your electricians opens a panel or works near energized equipment, you're thinking about...
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Integrating Electrical Design Services with Safety Protocols: Best Practices for a Safer Workplace

When it comes to workplace electrical safety, the adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" couldn't be more accurate. Yet many facilities approach electrical design and safety protocols as separate concerns, addressing safety issues only after systems...