Arc Flash Services

Northwest Engineering Services is an expert in the field of power system analysis including arc flash risk assessments. We have over 10 years of experience conducting studies, leading national teams to develop arc flash regulations (USACE ER 385-1-100), and contributing to consensus standards (IEEE 1584 & 1584.1).

We can help bring your facility to full compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E arc flash requirements by:

  • Developing your arc flash hazard safety program
  • Determining incident energies, arc flash boundaries, & PPE levels
  • Reducing and mitigating the hazard
  • Creating and affixing warning labels to equipment
  • Providing PPE
  • Creating policies, procedures, and work permits
  • Training personnel
  • Maintaining & updating the arc flash risk assessment
  • Plus, get updated one-line diagrams, short-circuit studies, and selective coordination studies.

Importance of complying with arc flash safety regulations:

  • SAVES lives
  • REDUCE equipment damage
  • STOP losing revenue to outages
  • AVOID OSHA fines (max $500,000 & 6 months jail time)

    • Contact NES
    (208) 932-2720 to arrange an Arc flash primer presentation.