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What Real Incidents Teach UsIf we consider actual arc flash incidents, several recurring themes appear.➡️ Lack of Verifi...
17/06/2026

What Real Incidents Teach Us

If we consider actual arc flash incidents, several recurring themes appear.

➡️ Lack of Verification Before Work Begins
➡️ Inadequate Isolation Discipline
➡️ Poor Equipment Condition
➡️ Human Error During Live Work
➡️ Incomplete Risk Assessment

Learn more: https://elecsafety.co.uk/arc-flash-real-incident-insights/

Competence is not just an operational issue.It’s a management responsibility.Those responsible for electrical safety mus...
17/06/2026

Competence is not just an operational issue.

It’s a management responsibility.Those responsible for electrical safety must ensure that people have the knowledge, qualifications, experience and support required to carry out their roles safely.

Assumptions create risk.

Evidence creates confidence.

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What an Arc Flash Actually IsAn arc flash is a rapid release of energy caused by an electrical arc traveling through air...
16/06/2026

What an Arc Flash Actually Is

An arc flash is a rapid release of energy caused by an electrical arc traveling through air between conductors or from a conductor to earth.

Temperatures in an arc flash can reach thousands of degrees Celsius, enough to ignite clothing and cause life-altering injuries in milliseconds.

Learn more: https://elecsafety.co.uk/arc-flash-real-incident-insights/

Could you prove competence if you were asked to?Many organisations rely on qualifications and experience alone. But if a...
16/06/2026

Could you prove competence if you were asked to?

Many organisations rely on qualifications and experience alone. But if an incident occurred, would that be enough to demonstrate competence?

It’s a question every duty holder should consider.

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Arc flash is one of the most dangerous electrical hazards in the workplace, yet it is still underestimated in far too ma...
15/06/2026

Arc flash is one of the most dangerous electrical hazards in the workplace, yet it is still underestimated in far too many organisations. It can happen in an instant, with devastating consequences: severe burns, blindness, hearing damage, blast injuries, equipment destruction, and even death.

What makes arc flash especially concerning is that nearly all incidents are preventable. They are often the result of a chain of failures involving human behaviour, inadequate maintenance, poor design, missed procedures, or weak safety culture.

Learn more: https://elecsafety.co.uk/arc-flash-real-incident-insights/

Is a qualified person always a competent person?Not necessarily.Qualifications matter, but competence requires more than...
15/06/2026

Is a qualified person always a competent person?
Not necessarily.

Qualifications matter, but competence requires more than certificates.It requires knowledge, experience, judgement and the ability to work safely in real-world situations.

Understanding the difference is essential for anyone responsible for electrical safety.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/32zzdpn4

Safe Electrical Control Panel Entry – A City & Guilds Assured Programme10th July 2026The course focuses on situations wh...
11/06/2026

Safe Electrical Control Panel Entry – A City & Guilds Assured Programme

10th July 2026

The course focuses on situations where Regulation 14 of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 permits work on or near live conductors and serves to show how, with careful consideration and the implementation of control measures, the risks can be reduced to a level where work near live conductors is acceptable.

Book now: https://elecsafety.co.uk/courses/safe-electrical-control-panel-entry-a-city-guilds-assured-programme/

Arc Flash Awareness Training9th July 2026 - Via MS TeamsThis course is aimed at those who require a basic understanding ...
10/06/2026

Arc Flash Awareness Training

9th July 2026 - Via MS Teams

This course is aimed at those who require a basic understanding of arc flash and arc blast (often referred to as electrical flash-over) with a focus on UK compliance requirements based on US NFPA 70E standards.

Book now: https://elecsafety.co.uk/courses/arc-flash-awareness/

Supporting Safety at Critical Infrastructure SitesRecently, Thomas Appleyard visited Marchwood Power Station to carry ou...
08/06/2026

Supporting Safety at Critical Infrastructure Sites

Recently, Thomas Appleyard visited Marchwood Power Station to carry out its scheduled 5-yearly Arc Flash Review, helping to ensure electrical systems remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.

Arc Flash assessments play a vital role in protecting personnel, identifying potential risks, and supporting safe working practices in high-risk electrical environments. Our team is proud to provide specialist expertise that helps organisations maintain the highest standards of electrical safety and compliance.

Thank you to the team at Marchwood Power Station for their continued commitment to electrical safety.

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