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 | Apr 6, 2026 | Power Systems
Ask most facility managers what power system studies cost, and they can give you a number. Ask them what an unplanned outage costs, and the conversation gets uncomfortable fast. For a mid-size manufacturing facility, an hour of unplanned downtime can cost tens to...
by Shaw Consulting Services | Flash Risk Assessments & More | Oct 20, 2025 | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Facility Compliance, Risk Management
You’ve got a facility to run, equipment to maintain, and a team counting on you to keep them safe. But here’s the thing: arc flash incidents don’t send warning letters before they happen. One moment, everything’s running smoothly. Next, a...
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...
