Protecting electrical workers since 1958, LTL is your single source for arc flash safety. Our complete Arc Flash Safety Program includes a CSA Z462-compliant Arc Flash Hazard Study, labeling of all applicable electrical equipment, supply of required personal protective equipment (PPE), and training.
Proper safety practices and on-going personnel training can minimize the likelihood of electrical injuries and fatalities due to shock, electrocution, arc flash and arc blast. At risk are employees who work on or near exposed energized electrical conductors or circuit parts including electrical maintenance personnel, operators, troubleshooters, electricians, linemen, engineers, site safety personnel, or anyone exposed to energized equipment of 30 volts or more.
Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
LTL’s comprehensive arc flash studies determine potential arc flash incident energies and boundaries, shock hazard boundaries and proper personal protective equipment required for energized electrical equipment tasks for the system studied. Performed by qualified engineers and technicians, LTL’s arc flash analysis includes:
- Complete engineering services
- Site assessment and data collection
- Short circuit and protective device coordination studies
- Labeling – warning labels identifying potential hazards and required safety equipment are affixed to all applicable electrical equipment
- Easy-to-read detailed arc flash analysis reports
- Supply of personal protective equipment for arc flash protection
- Training – It is imperative that workers understand how and why the required PPE will help them as well as how to properly care for and inspect this equipment to comply with legislation.
Personal Protective Equipment Supply
The results of the Arc Flash Hazard Analysis will determine the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required to protect workers from arc flash hazards. LTL’s extensive inventory includes arc flash clothing and related equipment, as well as rubber goods such as insulating rubber gloves and accessories.
Our knowledgeable representatives will help you choose the right equipment for your specific task and provide guidance on its proper care and maintenance in line with applicable legislation.
Arc Flash Awareness and Electrical Safety Training
LTL offers both classroom Arc Flash awareness as well as online electrical training. LTL’s on-site Arc Flash awareness presentation addresses current industry standards (OHSA, CSA Z462, NFPA 70E, ASTM) and codes, as well as compliance, proper selection, care and use of proper PPE for your application.
Two program options are available with our interactive online Electrical Safety Training System (ESTS):
1) the electrical worker course is specifically designed for the worker performing tasks within the arc flash boundary, utilizing electrical equipment, and desiring a higher level of training that is directly related to the worker’s daily tasks; and,
2) the non-electrical worker course is specifically designed for the individual who is exposed to, and wishes to identify, potential hazards but is not working directly on electrical apparatus.
The ESTS focuses on workplace electrical safety and the application of industry accepted best practice consensus-based standards to effectively manage the electrical hazards of arc flash and shock. The program applies content from the CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety Standard to allow you to identify and quantify shock and arc flash hazards, while providing guidance on applying a Plan, Do, Check, Act philosophy when you must work with energized electrical equipment.
