by Shaw Consulting Services | Flash Risk Assessments & More | Aug 10, 2026 | Arc Flash
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...
by Shaw Consulting Services | Flash Risk Assessments & More | May 10, 2026 | Arc Flash, Infrared, Thermal Imaging
Arc flash assessments and thermographic scanning are often treated as separate line items on a facility’s safety budget: two independent services, scheduled independently, producing separate reports that live in separate binders. That separation is a missed...
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 | Dec 17, 2024 | Arc Flash, Blog
If you’re managing an electrical engineering project, safety is probably always on your mind. One of the biggest risks in electrical work is the potential for an arc flash. These powerful electrical explosions don’t just cause equipment damage—they pose serious risks...
