Skanwear Encourages Businesses to Carry Out Frequent Arc Flash Health Checks

Businesses that are at risk of an electrical explosion or discharge should frequently be carrying out arc flash health checks to ensure the dangers are kept to a minimum, according to experts Skanwear.

While companies will typically carry out an arc flash risk assessment when operations begin, it’s a task they should repeat on a regular basis to ensure that risks haven’t increased and that the correct safety procedures are still being followed, the personal protective equipment (PPE) provider explained. Skanwear is recommending that businesses review their arc flash evaluation every between every 6 to 12 months dependant on the field of work, ensure that it remains fit for purpose and that employees have the adequate protective clothing and PPE to safely carry out their job.

Angus Long, Managing Director of Skanwear, said, “As with all health and safety policies, arc flash procedures and risks should be reviewed regularly to reflect changes in the business environment and best practices. Conducting frequent arc flash health checks can seem like a chore but it’s one that should be considered an essential. From assessing the climate and conditions that employees work in to reviewing the existing electrical safety policy in place, it can make a real difference to the risks workers are exposed to.”

Arc flash is the light and heat produced as part of an arc flash, which can cause significant injury and, in some cases, prove fatal. In addition to wearing PPE, which effectively shields workers, it’s important that other safety precautions are taken to minimise the risk of arc flash occurring.

To help businesses tackle the challenge of arc flash risk, Skanwear offers businesses a free arc flash health check. From helping firms to understand whether their current electrical safety strategy meets minimum standards through to providing support for creating a strategy when there’s none currently in place, the expert consultants aim to provide practical, compliant, and effective solutions.

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