| Q: What is an
Arc Flash ? |
| A: An Arc Flash occurs when a
fault condition or short circuit occurs due to either a phase to
ground or phase to phase conductor being connected. This
connection can occur by accidentally dropping tools, accidental
contact with the electrical system, improper work techniques,
dust, or corrosion build up or several other possible
conditions. Even shorting across two conductors accidentally
with a meter lead can cause this condition. When this happen an
Arc Flash occurs. This leads to an explosive release of energy,
known as an arc blast or flash.
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| Q: Why do I need
to do an Arc Flash Analysis? |
| A: The National Fire Protection
Association's 70E publication 2000, Part II 2-1.3.3 regarding
Arc Flash Analysis states that a "Flash Hazard Analysis shall be
done before a person approaches any exposed electrical conductor
or circuit part that has not been placed in an electrical safe
work condition". This Arc Flash Hazard Analysis must be done to
determine the level of Personal Protection Equipment PPE that a
worker must use, and the Arc Flash Boundary in inches along with
the incident energy found at each location. Each panel must be
marked with an ANSI z535 approved Arc Flash Warning Label.
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| Q: What
Electrical Panels need to be done ? |
| A: The National Electrical Code,
NFPA 70E and OSHA list that all panel boards, switch panels,
fuse panels, breaker panels, motor control centers, motor
control panels be surveyed and labeled with the ANSI approved
label. IN ADDITION... the list is concluded by stating "Any
panel likely to be serviced by a worker" SO, that means any
electrical enclosure such as disconnects and machinery attached
to the "hard wired" electrical system in your facility.
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| Q: What kind of
standards must I follow? |
| A: This Arc Flash Analysis must be
performed to determine the available arc fault currents and arc
flash hazards. The most effective ways are based on the NFPA 70E
or IEEE 1584 methods. Both of these methods are acceptable
methods to use and are allowed by OSHA to comply with these arc
flash regulations. OSHA recommends that the Arc Flash Analysis
be done by an independent consulting firm to reduce any bias
that may occur when done in-house.
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| Q: Do I need a
One Line Drawing and all that stuff? |
| A: OSHA requires that "If You Have" an
One Line diagram of your electrical system, that it be kept up
to date. Meaning that every change must be recorder in that
drawing. HOWEVER, you are not required to have a one line
diagram of your facilities electrical system. Given, This is a
very useful tool to have when servicing your electrical system,
and ITU can render that drawing for you. THIS IS IMPORTANT
WHEN CHOOSING A CONSULTANT... Most engineering companies use
a "Canned" software program that requires them to construct a
one line drawing while conducting your Arc Flash Analysis. They
want YOU to pay for that service! While we rely on
Computers to do the Arc Flash Calculations, we do not require
that you obtain this expensive One Line Diagram that other
consultants do. This lowers the cost to you significantly!
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| Q: Why can't I
just use default tables to get the information? |
| A: The regulations clearly state
that an Arc Flash Analysis must be performed to determine these
values. By performing a proper arc flash analysis by
calculation, you insure that your workers are using the proper
personal protection equipment ( PPE ) and other proper safety
equipment is being used.
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| Q: Why is this
OSHA stuff so hard to understand? |
| A: Well the fact is... the OSHA stuff ,
while written in typical government jargon may seem a bit
confusing. Most of the confusion comes from Engineering and
Consultants wanting you to be confused, leading you to hire them
to do the work. AND while we are one of those Engineering and
consulting firms out there... HERE'S
Our Promise to you:
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- We won't try to mislead you into
paying for something that you don't need in order to get
into compliance with these OSHA regulations. We'll give you
an honest assessment of your electrical system, and do it in
a way that it makes sense. We Guarantee it... That's our
promise!
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| Q: What services
are provided by ITU ? |
| A: Industrial Training University's
dedication to providing both engineering and education services
is second to none. From assisting venues such as Indiana
Workforce Development's training initiative through Vincennes
University, Indiana's oldest college founded by the nations
ninth President William Henry Harrison. ITU has has over 100
years of experience in the Industrial Technology fields. ITU has
assisted groups such as the Trident Nuclear support of the U.S.
Navy, many of the Fortune 500 companies, along with colleges,
power plants, and service groups across the nation. In addition
to our award winning electrical training and engineering
services, our engineering staff has developed and designed
equipment and or courses being used by many prominent training
and seminar companies along with a host of large corporate
in-house training departments.
We Offer:
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- Short Circuit Analysis and Arc Fault
Studies
- Complete OSHA Arc Flash Analysis with
Certification
- Labeling of electrical panel as per
OSHA and NFPA standards
- ANSI approved Arc Flash Labels
- Training for NFPA 70E Electrical
Safety
- OSHA 40 Hazmat and Safety Training
- Arc Flash potential reduction
consulting
- Mock OSHA Inspections to find
violation potentials
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Industrial Training
University performs an average of four Arc Flash Analysis a
month for companies and facilities across the entire USA. Our
fast turn-a-round, Our exclusive "One Trip" policy, and non
intrusive procedure, means all of the work is done without any
down time, lost production, or intrusion to your company or your
workers. Reference are available upon request... Our best sales
staff is our past customers.
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Complete On-Site Services...
"We won't try to make you pay for more than is required"
That's our promise!
No fluff charges, no
un-needed services. Only what you need to be in compliance. We
Promise! As a member of the Hane family of businesses, Helping
Industry is what we have done for over thirty years, and we want
to help you!
One customer said: "You guy's
are like the meat and potatoes of Arc Flash, We hired you
because you offered us just what we needed to get in compliance,
and didn't try to sell us other junk!".
Another Said: "We're glad we
found you, we had quotes from other groups, but they were
astronomical. We couldn't have afforded to do this if it wasn't
for you guys".
Turn-Key
Arc Flash Analysis
Here's the facts about our
turnkey Arc Flash Analysis...
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We do the analysis in one
trip to your facility. (most cases)
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We operate as
non-intrusive as possible. (no power loss)
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Easy to understand labels
printed right on site.
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We provide you with and
Arc Flash Analysis of your entire electrical system.
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We issue a Certificate of
Compliance for your facility.
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Fast, Friendly Staff.
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NFPA 70E Safety Training
is available.
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And here's the big one...
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