Industrial Electrician in the South Shore

How Industrial Facilities Change the Electrical Scope

Industrial service focuses on the power infrastructure and equipment that keep a facility operating. In manufacturing plants and warehouse facilities, this may involve complex configurations and high-voltage requirements tied to production, storage, and material handling.

A failure can interrupt one or several operations. Our industrial electricians service this infrastructure and diagnose and repair faults as they arise. Emergency support is also available when limiting operational disruption is a priority.

Changes in demand, equipment, or efficiency goals may require an upgrade. We perform industrial power upgrades, provide energy-saving solutions within our confirmed service scope, and install additional or replacement equipment when needed.

Managing Electrical Hazards in Industrial Facilities

Employers are responsible for safety in industrial workplaces. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires them to assess electrical hazards and implement safe practices for electrical safety-related work. A hazard assessment identifies potential exposure associated with electrical equipment and work performed near it.

NFPA 70E is an industry consensus standard that addresses workplace electrical safety for work on or near energized electrical equipment. It covers arc flash risk assessments, personal protective equipment categories, and approach boundaries for exposed energized parts. An arc flash is a rapid release of heat and energy caused by an electrical fault.

NFPA 70E defines the arc flash boundary as the distance from exposed energized parts where incident energy equals 1.2 calories per square centimeter. That level is associated with the threshold for a second-degree burn. Facility owners and employers should evaluate applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and NFPA 70E considerations when establishing safe workplace practices.