Arc Flash Assessment Helps Hospital Avoid Electrical Explosions

Based in Greenville, S.C., Life & Safety Consultants Inc. will now provide arc flash assessments for West Virginia Medicine’s United Hospital Center in Bridgeport W.V.

“We’re doing this to help protect the employees from potentially life threatening or fatal accidents resulting from unprotected energized parts,” said Life & Safety President, Don Snizaski.

“An Arc Flash assessment includes an engineering assessment, written report, labeling, and customized training,” he said.

Snizaski said the assessment can save people from hurting themselves and others by properly labeling potentially hazardous electrical equipment.

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