What is Arc Safe Electrical TestinG?
Basics of Arc Safe Testing
Arc Safe Testing is a system comprised of a newly patented 5-Pole hand-held digital multimeter that includes the complete array of AC/DC voltage testing, phase sequence rotation and frequency via a newly patented fuse first 5-pole wiring harness with fully insulated spring-style clamps for testing existing systems and for permanent installation a design with ring and blade style terminals configured for any electrical system designed for the initial start-up, commissioning as well as ongoing NETA/MTS required annual maintenance and spontaneous integrity testing.
The Danger is Real
There are 30,000 Arc Flash / Blast incidents every year, resulting in 2,000 hospitalizations. In addition to the horrific personal injuries and fatalities to electricians, technicians, and maintenance workers, and the devastation to their families; these events cost the industry hundreds of millions of dollars in claims and loss of revenue to the associated contractors and owners due to the negative impact on their workers’ compensation modification rate.
3-5 Serious Arc Flash Blasts Occur Each Day
Working on energized equipment with exposure to live parts is not an acceptable practice - OSHA 29 CFR Subpart S.1910.333 limits the situations in which work is performed near energized equipment or circuits. Our system mitigates the hazards and it is up to 10 times faster than existing methods; it reduces liability and administrative costs by combining current technology, and due to the operating safety embedded within the system will require minimal PPE.
Continuing Testing Requirements
As with most electrical distribution systems, 480-volt switchgear and distribution, as well as 120/208 distribution systems need to be tested annually per the National Electrical Testing Association Maintenance Testing Specifications while adhering to the safety standards outlined in the NFPA 70E 2018-2021