Arc flash PPE is often referred to as the last line of defence and follows all the work done to minimise the risk through system design. So how do you know how strong this PPE defence must be?

This is a question every company must answer for itself in order to conduct a risk assessment, but unfortunately finding the answer is not easy. Reece Safety sees itself not just as a supplier of products but as your partner who helps you to develop the right protection concept and to define the right strategy together with you. The Reece Safety Arc flash assessment service will provide you with the answers needed to put in correct control measures and not waste money on the wrong things.

An Arc Flash survey addresses the following:

  • Conducting short-circuit current calculations as a prerequisite
  • Arc fault calculations for the selection of arc flash PPE
  • In accordance with IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E
  • Determination of the minimum ATPV values of PPE
  • Calculation of all relevant workstations
  • Opportunities for reduction of arc energy (protection settings)
  • Creation of PPE concepts and PPE instructions
  • Individual solutions adapted to the field of activity and electrical equipment
  • Implementation of employee training courses
Operator wearing arc flash PPE

We have teamed up with BSD which is a highly regarded German company that has established itself in this market as a leading specialist provider of knowledge-based services and equipment. They have years of experience in conducting these surveys and the output is impartial and based on calculation-based data translated into actionable measurements.

We will initially need to visit to discuss the requirements and the scope of the facility and this will result in a full proposal from us of the work needed, the timescale, and the costs involved. A technical meeting will then be scheduled to carry out the detailed investigations and data collection. The calculations will then be completed remotely and a final report produced and presented through a final meeting.

Please contact us at sales@reecesafety.co.uk to learn more about our Arc Flash surveys and how we can help you.

About Author

Andy Graham

Andy is the Managing Director for two groups of Companies. The first comprises Reece Safety Products, Reece Training & Consultancy and Italian Locking Systems, with Abaris International and Reach & Rescue making up the second. Andy is a qualified Mechanical Engineer; his early career involved managing factories for multinational manufacturers, from where he moved to manage smaller businesses with the option for more agile thinking, quicker decision making and actions. He is a quick learner and brings a clear combination of experience and common sense to his business management style, whilst being passionate about keeping people safe and helping save lives. Outside of the office, his passions include family, rugby and dinghy sailing. You can find him on LinkedIn.

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