Working with electrical components introduces various safety hazards to your facility. The strong current that powers your processes and equipment can significantly harm your employees if the right measures aren’t in place.
One of these concerns is an arc flash. This dangerous electrical explosion occurs when a current travels through the air between two conductive objects, including live wires or a wire and the ground. An arc flash results from a fault or short circuit in a system and releases a high amount of energy through intense heat, light, pressure waves, and flying debris.
The extreme heat generated during an arc flash can cause severe burns, and the intense light and pressure waves can lead to vision and hearing damage. Additionally, the rapid expansion of air and vaporization of conductive materials can cause an explosion, leading to the ejection of molten metal and other hazardous materials.
Partnering with a reputable commercial electric provider is the best approach to preventing an arc flash and providing your staff with the information they need to increase safety if one occurs. Brint Electric takes pride in being a safety-first company and works with you to determine the arc flash protection boundary and delivers industry-leading services that safeguard your team from high-voltage currents. Our team has over five decades of experience and leverages our knowledge to provide the highest level of measures to minimize the risk of an arc flash hazard and mitigate the effects if one occurs.
Brint Electric takes pride in helping our clients maintain a safe working environment. Contact us today to determine your arc flash protection boundary.
One of the key components the Brint team handles for our clients is determining the arc flash protection boundary. This is the designated area around energized electrical equipment where an individual can be exposed to the thermal effects of an arc flash.
The purpose of our arc flash protection boundaries is to verify your workers aren’t exposed to thermal and shock hazards that can cause severe burns or other injuries. Our staff utilizes the following process to determine the arc flash safety area:
Working with Brint Electric as your arc flash safety provider offers various benefits, including:
Arc flashes pose a significant risk to worker safety. By implementing arc flash protection services, businesses can improve the safety of their employees and minimize the potential for injuries or fatalities. These services involve comprehensive risk assessments, safety training, and the implementation of appropriate protective measures to mitigate the hazards associated with arc flashes.
Many industries and regions have specific regulations and standards for arc flash safety. Our protection services help businesses ensure compliance with these requirements, avoiding penalties, legal issues, and reputational damage. Compliance demonstrates a commitment to worker safety and adherence to industry best practices.
Arc flashes can cause severe damage to electrical equipment, leading to costly repairs, equipment downtime, and production delays. Arc flash protection services help identify potential risks, assess the likelihood and severity of arc flash incidents, and implement preventive measures to mitigate these risks. By reducing the occurrence and impact of arc flashes, businesses can minimize equipment damage and associated costs.
Electrical equipment exposed to arc flashes can suffer significant damage, leading to frequent breakdowns and reduced reliability. Arc flash protection services assist businesses in implementing appropriate safety measures, such as arc flash relays, protective gear, and equipment maintenance practices. These measures improve equipment reliability, minimize unplanned downtime, and extend the lifespan of electrical assets.
Brint Electric has been a leading provider of commercial electric services. We take pride in helping our clients maintain safety with innovative services, including power quality monitoring and infrared scanning. Partnering with us provides peace of mind knowing the components and employees are protected and safe.