by Chad Shaw | 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 Chad Shaw | 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 Chad Shaw | Jun 24, 2024 | Blog, NFPA 70E, Power Systems
The Importance of NFPA 70E Training and Partnering with Shaw Consulting Services In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, ensuring workplace safety is more critical than ever. One crucial component of this safety framework is NFPA 70E training, a...
by Chad Shaw | May 17, 2024 | Blog, Power Systems
An Introduction to Power System Studies Ensuring workplace safety and efficiency is critical, particularly with electrical systems. Conducting power system studies can identify and mitigate potential electrical hazards, thus enhancing both safety and coordination....
by Chad Shaw | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog, Power Systems
Understanding Single-Line Diagrams and NFPA 70B Compliance Chapter 6 of the NFPA 70B 2023 edition emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate and legible single-line diagrams. It specifies that short circuit and coordination studies should be created and...
