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Arc Flash Explainer Videos & Resources

We often get asked if we have arc flash video examples for people to use in their training and/or policy materials. We have curated a few examples below. 

blog author iconLeaf Team
date icon 2025 / 01 / 14
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How Can You Better Qualify Your Workers to Be Electrically Safe

An employer has a responsibility for their employees’ safety.  Part of that responsibility is setting the safety standard for how things are done and qualifying people to do them. Learn More in our free blog.

blog author iconJon Dobbelsteyn
date icon 2024 / 10 / 17
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How to Write an Arc Flash Study Request for Proposal (RFP)

Issuing an Arc Flash Study RFP (Request for Proposal) can sometimes be challenging. We recommend you keep it simple and give prospective vendors the best opportunity to succeed, so your team can make the correct decision. Let this blog be your guide when creating your next Arc Flash Study RFP. 

blog author iconLeaf Team
date icon 2024 / 07 / 23
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Grounding vs Bonding - What you should know

If you are an electrician working with high voltage equipment (anything rated more than 750 volts) then you should really understand the concept of equipotential grounding and how it differs from parallel grounding. I'll be using 3-phase high lines with a neutral as an example because it's easier to visualize, but once you've got the concept the same theory can be applied when working with high voltage metal-enclosed switchgear as well.

blog author iconPieter Pijnenburg
date icon 2024 / 04 / 04
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Elements of an Energized Electrical Work Permit

Last week we discussed why and when you would need to use an energized work permit.
Ok. So now that you’ve come to this point and decided you do in fact need an energized work permit how do you do one? And what are the key element of the permit? This is what we are going to discuss today. There are really three main sections that the permit should have, the request, the job analysis, and the approvals. Let’s go through each one in more detail.

blog author iconJon Travis
date icon 2024 / 03 / 07
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Investigate an Incident Before it Happens

Jon Travis interviews Lanny Floyd about the importance of safety by design and continuous improvement in your electrical safety program.

blog author iconLeaf Team
date icon 2024 / 01 / 19
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Industrial Electrical Room Safety: Requirements Guide

Ever have concerns about your electrical room? In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into a checklist of safety requirements and recommended best practices for industrial electrical rooms.

blog author iconColton Rossiter
date icon 2024 / 01 / 09
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Complacency in Electrical Safety, an Interview with Mike Bahr

Jon Travis interviews Mike Bahr about workplace complacency, worker fatigue and the value of electrical safety education.

blog author iconLeaf Team
date icon 2024 / 01 / 04
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Electrical Safety in Wind Turbines

Potential arc flashes in WECS are potentially life-threatening issues which required detailed analysis and physical protection to be accounted for.

blog author iconPieter Pijnenburg
date icon 2023 / 12 / 31
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Workplace Electrical Safety 101: Best Practices to Keep Your Team Safe

What is electrical safety in the workplace? There are lots of ways to practice being safe around electricity. Find out in our blog post!

blog author iconJon Dobbelstyn
date icon 2023 / 11 / 08
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