Energized Service and Inspection
For certain forms of electrical maintenance, businesses that can’t de-energize their equipment have no other choice than to conduct energized electrical work. This process involves the completion of tasks where qualified personnel must approach or interact with electrical components that are exposed and energized.
Due to the dangers and risks associated with electric shocks and arc flashes resulting from energized electrical work, it’s highly prudent to choose an experienced electrical contractor like Lippolis Electric to carry out any necessary energized service and inspections.
Energized Electrical Work: The Risks Are Real
According to figures from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, each year, more than 400 employees are injured and subsequently lose work time due to injuries resulting from exposure to electrical circuits or wiring. That’s more than one employee hurt due to accidental electrical exposure every day of the year. And even in instances of non-fatal injuries, recuperation often involves a long and painful process.
It’s also interesting to note that physical exposure to electrical currents as low as three mA can produce involuntary muscle reactions that can result in serious injuries if, for instance, someone were to suddenly to let go of a ladder. Compare that to a 15-amp circuit breaker, and you soon realize that the circuit breaker may protect equipment but can also certainly cause serious bodily harm before interrupting the circuit.
In addition, when you consider the heat associated with electrical shocks and arc flashes, the risks of energized electrical work become very real. If, for example, a one-tenth-second unprotected exposure to a temperature of approximately 200 degrees Fahrenheit can result in third-degree burns, imagine the results of exposure to an arc flash that can reach a temperature of 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit — which is hotter than the surface of the sun!
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Energized Electrical Inspections
Fortunately, for all of your energized electrical service and inspections, you can rely on our fully trained and licensed professionals at Lippolis Electric to conduct the work — including setting up all protective boundaries and properly assessing the risks of arc flashes. It’s important to remember that even environmental conditions like dust and condensation can result in an arc flash.
That’s why having a qualified technician who knows how to work safely in proximity to exposed energized components is a must. In addition, by all safety regulations — such as those from the National Fire Protection Association — approach boundaries such as limited, restricted and flash protection boundaries are always clearly established and carefully followed by our technicians. That’s why when troubleshooting, testing or measuring voltages of energized systems is required, you’re best served by the team at Lippolis Electric.
Choose Lippolis Electric for All Your Energized Service & Inspection Needs
For over 40 years, commercial enterprises have trusted us to maintain and work efficiently on all types of electrical systems and equipment throughout the Tri-State area. To protect your company and employees, contact us to learn more about our energized services and inspections. We’re dedicated to getting the job done safely and at a price you can afford.