Herzig Engineering

Herzig Engineering Herzig engineering is a nationally licensed electrical engineering firm specializing in arc flash hazard analysis and electrical safety training.

We supply Arc Flash Warning Labels, NFPA 70E training, and PPE requirements.

06/19/2026

Your workers need to know that PPE is not the first line of defense, it’s the last.

Qualified electrical workers should be trained to identify hazards, assess risk, and choose the safest way to perform the task before relying on PPE alone. That means understanding the hierarchy of controls and using methods that reduce exposure whenever possible.

PPE matters. But it also has the highest potential for failure if everything else in the plan depends on it.

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Lockout/tagout is one of the clearest examples of teamwork in industrial safety.Operations teams, maintenance personnel,...
06/19/2026

Lockout/tagout is one of the clearest examples of teamwork in industrial safety.

Operations teams, maintenance personnel, supervisors, contractors, and safety professionals all play a role in creating a safe work environment before equipment is serviced. Good communication between those groups helps reduce confusion and keeps work moving smoothly.

Strong coordination supports safer outcomes.

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One of the biggest strengths of a mature electrical safety program is trust.When workers trust the labels, the one-lines...
06/18/2026

One of the biggest strengths of a mature electrical safety program is trust.

When workers trust the labels, the one-lines, and the procedures in front of them, daily tasks become more consistent and more efficient.

Accuracy builds confidence across the entire facility.

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06/18/2026

Risk is not just about how likely something is to happen. It is also about how severe the outcome could be if it does. That is where a lot of people get tripped up during electrical work. A task may feel routine or unlikely to go wrong, but if the potential outcome is catastrophic, the risk still has to be addressed seriously.

Effective risk assessment always looks at both sides of the equation:
How likely is it?
And how bad would it be if it happened?

That is why electrical safety programs rely on layered risk reduction methods instead of assumptions based on experience or probability alone.

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06/17/2026

Too many electrical safety programs stop at “wear your PPE.”

Your workers need to know when PPE is required, how to wear it correctly, and why it’s only one part of risk reduction. We still see arc flash clothing left unbuttoned, sleeves rolled up, and rubber gloves worn incorrectly because someone assumed workers already knew what to do.

PPE only works when it’s used properly, and it should never be the only control protecting someone from the hazard.

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Lockout/tagout failures are rarely caused by missing locks.Most problems come from assumptions. Someone thought the circ...
06/17/2026

Lockout/tagout failures are rarely caused by missing locks.

Most problems come from assumptions. Someone thought the circuit was already off. Someone trusted outdated documentation. Someone skipped verification because the task felt routine.

LOTO only works when every step is treated seriously, especially the ones people are tempted to rush.

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06/16/2026

Arc flash PPE and shock protection are not the same thing.

We still see workers treating insulated gloves and leather protectors like they’re only part of an arc flash kit. In reality, those gloves are primarily there for shock protection. Even if there’s little or no arc flash risk, exposed energized parts can still seriously injure or kill someone through electric shock.

Arc flash hazards matter. But shock hazards don’t disappear just because the incident energy is low.

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Compliance is important, but confidence matters too.The strongest electrical safety programs give organizations confiden...
06/16/2026

Compliance is important, but confidence matters too.

The strongest electrical safety programs give organizations confidence that their studies are accurate, their maintenance practices are effective, and their workers understand the hazards in front of them.

That confidence comes from consistency, quality control, and ongoing attention to the system.

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Arc rated PPE isn’t optional, it’s lifesaving.Every layer, every label, every cal rating matters. NFPA 70E requires it. ...
06/15/2026

Arc rated PPE isn’t optional, it’s lifesaving.

Every layer, every label, every cal rating matters. NFPA 70E requires it. Real safety leaders enforce it.

Because at the end of the day, the goal is simple: Go Home Safely.

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06/15/2026

One of the most critical steps in establishing an electrically safe work condition is verifying the absence of voltage correctly. “Live, dead, live” is not just a phrase. It is a process designed to confirm the meter is functioning properly and that every point of possible voltage has actually been tested before work begins.

Too often, workers check one point, see zero volts, and assume the equipment is safe. But proper verification means testing phase-to-phase, phase-to-ground, and confirming the meter on a known live source before and after testing.

Skipping steps during absence of voltage testing can create a false sense of safety, and that is where serious incidents happen. Electrical safety depends on slowing down enough to verify every step thoroughly.

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Address

8201 NW 97th Terrace
Kansas City, MO
64153

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(816) 734-8300

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