Arc Flash Study
Arc flash incidents can result in severe injuries, equipment damage, regulatory violations, and costly downtime. Allied Reliability provides comprehensive Arc Flash Studies and Risk Assessments that help facilities identify electrical hazards, comply with NFPA 70E requirements, and implement practical measures to improve workplace safety and reduce operational risk.
Protect Your Workforce. Reduce Electrical Risk. Strengthen Compliance.
Electrical systems contain hidden hazards that can expose employees and contractors to serious injury if not properly identified and managed. Arc flash studies provide the data needed to understand potential incident energy levels, establish safe work practices, determine proper PPE requirements, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Allied Reliability helps industrial facilities, commercial buildings, healthcare organizations, and manufacturers evaluate electrical risks through comprehensive arc flash studies, short circuit analyses, and electrical safety assessments that support safer operations and informed decision-making.
SERVICES
Arc Flash Services
Allied Reliability provides arc flash and electrical safety support that can be scoped to a single facility, multi-site program, or a specific electrical system concern.
Arc Flash Studies
Comprehensive hazard analyses that evaluate incident energy levels, arc flash boundaries, equipment labeling requirements, and PPE recommendations.
Arc Flash Risk Analysis Assessments
Detailed evaluations of electrical systems designed to identify hazards, assess risk exposure, and prioritize corrective actions.
Short Circuit Studies
Analysis of available fault current throughout the electrical system to support arc flash calculations and equipment protection strategies.
Equipment Labeling Programs
Development and installation of arc flash labels that communicate hazard levels and PPE requirements for electrical workers.
Electrical Safety Compliance Support
Guidance to help organizations meet NFPA 70E and OSHA requirements while improving workplace safety programs.
Arc Flash Safety Training
Instructor-led and remote training programs covering electrical hazards, PPE, safe work practices, lockout/tagout procedures, emergency response, and NFPA 70E compliance.
HOW IT WORKS
From Data Collection to Actionable Recommendations
Each engagement is built around accurate electrical system data, field-informed analysis, and clear deliverables that maintenance and safety teams can use to reduce risk and plan work more effectively.
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Data Collection
Gather single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, protective device settings, and available fault current data.
2
Short Circuit Analysis
Calculate available fault current to identify potential electrical fault conditions. Incident energy calculations: Model key equipment locations to determine potential arc flash incident energy levels.
3
Incident Energy Calculations
Model key equipment locations to determine potential arc flash incident energy levels.
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Arc Flash Boundary
Establish safe approach boundaries where workers may be exposed to arc flash hazards.
5
PPE Assessment
Define PPE requirements based on calculated hazard levels.
6
Reporting & Documentation
Deliver findings, recommendations, labeling requirements, and compliance considerations.
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On-going Support
Assist with implementation, updates, training, and future study needs after electrical system modifications.
our approach
Practical Electrical Safety Support From a Proven Arc Flash Study Company
Allied Reliability focuses on arc flash assessments that are technically sound, clearly documented, and useful for the teams responsible for maintaining electrical systems. The goal is not only to complete a study, but to help facilities understand what the findings mean and how to act on them.
Field-informed Analysis
Experienced electrical engineers and technicians combine site data, analysis tools, and field knowledge to evaluate hazards accurately.
Usable Documentation
Reports, labels, and recommendations are structured to support safety programs, maintenance planning, and compliance readiness.
Clear Prioritization
Findings are translated into practical recommendations that help teams focus on the highest-risk issues first.
Implementation Support
Training, updates, and follow-up support help teams apply the study results as electrical systems and work practices change.
Solutions
How Arc Flash Services Support Broader Operational Goals
Arc flash studies are primarily safety and compliance tools, but the findings also support reliability, maintenance planning, and risk reduction across the facility. For the new website, this service maps most directly to the following Allied Reliability solution areas.
Reduce Unplanned Downtime
Identify electrical system vulnerabilities, fault conditions, and protection issues that could contribute to equipment damage, emergency repairs, or production interruptions.
Cost Reduction
Use condition and risk data to prioritize corrective actions, plan outages more effectively, and reduce the likelihood of costly reactive electrical work.
Employee Safety
Strengthen safe work practices by giving maintenance and electrical teams clearer hazard information, documented procedures, and training support.
RESOURCES
Related Arc Flash and Electrical Safety Resources
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Electrical Safety Support
How often is an arc flash study required?
NFPA 70E recommends arc flash studies be reviewed and updated at least every five years or when significant electrical system changes are made.
What information is needed to perform a study?
Typical requirements include single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, protective device settings, and available utility fault current information.
What deliverables are included?
Deliverables typically include incident energy calculations, arc flash boundaries, equipment labeling requirements, PPE recommendations, short circuit analysis results, and a comprehensive report.
What facilities need an arc flash study?
Any facility with energized electrical equipment may require an arc flash assessment, including industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and data centers.
How long does an arc flash study take?
Timelines vary based on facility size, electrical system complexity, accessibility of equipment, and the availability of accurate documentation.
What factors affect the cost of an arc flash study?
Cost is influenced by facility size, number of electrical assets, system complexity, equipment accessibility, documentation availability, and project location.
