Arc flash safety

[timf67]

Every day when I open the plant where I work, I turn on our compressor on my way in the door. I have had extensive electrical and arc flash safety training in the past, so by habit I always turn my head away from the switchgear when I close the circuit. I also wear EH rated safety shoes. This morning I was glad for my training because as I closed the switch while standing in a puddle of water from the rain one of the phases shorted to ground on the compressor frame. Even with my head turned away, I saw and felt the arc flash. So this is just a friendly reminder to always work safe even when performing routine daily tasks!

 

[froglips]

You also get a Wise Owl Award!

Given to those who wear safety glasses!

Jim

 

[ashley_phil]

wow congrats on the safety.

hope the compressor is ok.

 

[Dragon]

Congrats on following your training. That could have been an electrifying:widea: experience. Glad you're okay and the gear worked.

 

[Sealeveler]

Good to hear a safety success story.Tony

 

[Tarhead]

Glad to hear hear you're ok Tim! Hope your pants faired well. Mine would have needed some attention after that!:swoon:

 

[Robert Arrowood]

Glad to hear the only thing at your house getting lit up is the tree:icon_thum.Thats a good reminder for ALL of us.

 

[cpowell]

Man, I hate it when that happens. Glad to hear you were wearing all required PPE for the HRC level.

Usually makes a pretty neat sound when it blows, too huh??


Chuck