Ashley Ledbetter McWhorter, President, CBS ArcSafe
PowerTest, T&D World magazine prove arc-flash mitigation isn't 'optional' anymore
Arc-flash mitigation was a hot topic around the PowerTest exhibit floor last week in Anaheim, and not just because NETA's electrical service companies have a lot to risk when it comes to servicing power equipment. T&D World magazine's recent article, "Utilities Must Mitigate Arc Flash Hazards," helps explain the drive behind the electrical industries' growing interest in arc-flash mitigation when it details arc-flash's destructive power, but like so many industry articles on arc flash, the answer always lies with wearing more PPE layers...which is like saying, I'd rather have a car built out of rubber so I bounce off stuff instead of adaptive braking, back-up cameras, and collision avoidance sensors.
Is a buggy whip really the best answer to going faster? Don't think so.
If you would like to learn more about the ability of remote racking and switching to completely eliminate the dangers to personnel from arc flash, please contact me to set up a demo at your place. Or point your browser to CBSArcSafe.com and check out our 70E and OSHA knolwedge base pages to learn more.
CBS ArcSafe Remote Racking Solutions
RRS-2 BE Offers Safety During MCC Bucket Extraction
CBS ArcSafe® designed the RRS-2 BE specifically for Motor Control Center (MCC) bucket removal applications where technicians would normally be required to perform the install or remove operation manually. With remote operation, the RRS-2 BE is a universal MCC bucket extractor remote racking system which is compatible with low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers produced by major switchgear manufacturers. Read more.
CBS ArcSafe Remote Switching Solutions
RSA-73B Keeps Technicians a Safe Distance From Type High Pressure Contact Switches
CBS ArcSafe® is pleased to announced the RSA-73B, a remote switch actuator (RSA) designed for the General Electric Type High Pressure Contact (HPC) switch which is often used in applications such as feeder disconnects. The RSA-73B allows technicians to remotely close or trip the HPC switch from a safe distance of up to 300 feet while remaining outside of the arc-flash boundary.Read more.
CBS ArcSafe Product Videos
CBS ArcSafe Believes in Keeping Your Workers Safe
Single-use remote racking systems (RRS) from CBS ArcSafe
® are portable, standalone devices designed to remotely rack a single type/style of circuit breaker allowing the techicican to stand up to 300 feet outside the arc-flash boundary. In
this video, CBS ArcSafe demonstrates several RRS-3 units on breakers from various manufacturers.
Webinar
CBS ArcSafe and EHS Today magazine's webinar,Employing Remote Operation to Prevent Electrical Arc-Flash Casualties, is now available on demand! If you missed CBS ArcSafe's arc-flash safety webinar last summer, you can still
watch now.
