Readiness check

Is your arc flash and electrical safety program ready to protect workers?

An arc flash happens in milliseconds and releases enough energy to kill or burn at several feet, and most incidents trace to working energized without the right justification, label, or PPE. Answer for how your crews actually work, not what the binder says. The score stays on your device; enter an email only if you want the electrical safety readiness checklist sent over.

1. Do you have a current arc flash study with incident energy labels on the equipment?Yes, a current study and labels on the gearAn old study, labels missing or outdatedNo study or labels

2. Is energized work treated as the exception, with a written justification and permit?Yes, de-energize first; energized work needs a permitSometimes, but crews often work it hot to save timeNo, hot work is routine with no permit

3. Do workers have and use arc-rated PPE matched to the incident energy at the task?Yes, correct arc-rated PPE for the energy levelSome PPE, not always matched or wornNo arc-rated PPE or it is not used

4. Is lockout/tagout established and verified (test for dead) before work?Yes, LOTO with an absence-of-voltage test every timeLOTO used but verification is inconsistentNo formal LOTO or test for dead

5. Are workers trained and qualified for the voltage and tasks they perform (NFPA 70E)?Yes, qualified, trained, and retrained on scheduleSome training, not current for everyoneNo formal qualification or training

6. Do you use the right tools and boundaries (insulated tools, approach boundaries, barriers)?Yes, insulated tools and enforced approach boundariesInconsistent tools and boundary controlNo, ordinary tools and no boundaries

7. Is the electrical equipment maintained so protective devices actually clear a fault fast?Yes, breakers and relays tested and maintainedMaintenance slips, some gear is old/untestedNo maintenance; trip times are unknown

8. Do you use arc-energy-reduction methods where required (maintenance switch, fast trip)?Yes, energy-reduction methods applied where requiredAware of it, not implementedNo, not considered