by Shaw Consulting Services | Flash Risk Assessments & More | Aug 10, 2026 | Electrical Safety
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...
by Shaw Consulting Services | Flash Risk Assessments & More | Apr 6, 2026 | NFPA 70E
You scheduled the training. Your team sat through the session. Everyone signed the attendance sheet. Done, right? Not quite. When an OSHA inspector shows up, or worse, after an electrical incident, what they ask for is not a sign-in sheet. They want a complete,...
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 | Oct 20, 2025 | Electrical Safety, Facility Compliance
Let’s be real: managing a facility is like juggling chainsaws while riding a unicycle. You’re dealing with HVAC complaints, coordinating maintenance schedules, and somehow you’re supposed to be an expert on every system in your building, including...
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...
