Brochure for Herzig Engineering's services including Arc Flash Analysis, Electrical Safety Training, NFPA 70E, OSHA,...
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arc flash & shock hazards
herzig engineering is a nationally licensed electrical engineering firm. by focusing on the latest codes and regulations, we provide our clients with engineering and administrative solutions to protect workers from the hazards of electrical energy. our experienced professional engineers provide accurate and efficient services to clients. we aim to understand our client’s needs and implement safety systems that are clear and direct. our training and labeling allow each worker to understand his/her responsibility and risk when encountering electrical equipment. we offer leading experience in Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and Training. This is our specialty and has been since our inception in 2000. Clients rely on our thorough and professional analyses to meet OSHA regulations and to provide an electrically safe workplace.
“While OSHA and NFPA 70E dictate the rules and regulations for what we do, our company believes that electrical safety is much more than legislation and rulebooks. Through education and accountability, every worker can and will be safe.” Bob Herzig P.E. founder and president Herzig Engineering
Over 800 Analyses Completed. Nationally Licensed. Arc Flash Hazard Analysis our team performs a detailed onsite assessment of the electrical system, completes an engineering analysis, and returns information needed by clients to adhere to NFPA 70E and OSHA.
Electrical Safety Training a specialist trains effected employees to understand their risks and responsibilities.
Our process is customizable to meet the needs of our clients
Our Services
The Process
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collection of data
-available one line diagrams -conductor sizes and lengths -distribution equipment ratings and types -overcurrent protection devices -transformer ratings and impedances -incoming energy levels to plant
engineering analysis
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analysis
-integration of collected data -calculations by engineering analysis program -diagramming of electrical distribution network -cross review of electrical system
labels & reports
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-labels per ANSI Z535.4 specifications (several material options offered) -one line diagrams -ppe requirements -fault analysis and arc flash reports
Training -NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA requirements
for Electrical Safety -personal protective equipment (ppe) -hazard risk categories (HRC) -safe approach boundaries -electrically safe work condition (eswc) -qualified vs. unqualified
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WARNING Qualified Persons Only
Arc Flash and Shock Hazards Appropriate PPE Required
REVIEW SAFE WORK PRACTICES PRIOR TO WORK
46 Inch 5.5 cal/cm^2
Arc Flash Protection Boundary
AF Incident Energy @ Working Distance: 18 Inch
Recommended (minimum) PPE:
FR (meet or exceed calculated Incident Energy) LS Shirt & Pants (or coverall), Balaclava, Hardhat + Arc Rated Face Shield w/ wraparound guard (or flash suit hood), Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Voltage-Rated Electrical Gloves with leather protectors, Heavy-duty Leather work shoes. 480 VAC 00 42 Inch 12 Inch 1 Inch
Shock Hazard Glove Class Limited Approach Restricted Approach Prohibited Approach
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Job# 2009-00-00-00-BHA Prepared 08/28/09
Location: T-1 XFRM DISC
training
with proper training, every employee will understand their risks and responsibilities
are you compliant with osha’s codes and regulations?
herzig engineering can answer your questions. contact us today for a free quote form or to speak with a representative. phone: (816) 734-8300 fax: (816) 734-8493 11108 n. oak trafficway, suite 104 kansas city, mo 64155-3636 e-mail:
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