Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
Lives in a Filing Cabinet
The Challenge
Arc flash studies go stale
NFPA 70E requires arc flash hazard analysis to be updated when the electrical system changes. But nobody triggers a restudy when a transformer is added or a panel is modified.
Energized work permits are incomplete
Energized work permits require justification, PPE selection, and approval before work begins. In practice, permits are filled out after the work is done or not at all.
PPE selection is guesswork
The arc flash label says HRC 2 but the worker grabs whatever FR clothing is in the truck. Nobody verifies that the PPE rating matches the hazard level at that specific panel.
Boundary verification is skipped
Arc flash and shock protection boundaries change with each equipment configuration. Workers are supposed to verify boundaries before approaching, but paper references are never checked.
The POD Advantage
Digital equipment labels
Every panel, switchgear, and MCC has a digital arc flash record in POD. Workers scan or search to see current incident energy, boundaries, and required PPE before approaching.
Voice-completed energized work permits
Speak the permit details: equipment ID, justification, PPE worn, and approval. POD generates the permit, routes for digital approval, and timestamps everything.
PPE verification workflow
POD matches the hazard level to required PPE and prompts the worker to confirm they have the correct rating. No more guessing at HRC levels in the field.
Study update triggers
When electrical modifications are documented, POD flags that the arc flash study may need updating. Never let a system change make your study obsolete.
Built for Electrical Safety
“OSHA asked to see our arc flash study and energized work permits. The study was 4 years old and we could only find 3 of the 12 permits from last quarter. POD keeps everything current and searchable.”
— Electrical Safety Manager, Data Center Contractor
Industry-Specific KPIs That Update Themselves
POD tracks hundreds of KPIs from a 5-minute voice report. Here are just 2 of them.
Safety Performance
Earned Value Performance
Both cost and schedule under pressure
These update in real time from a 5-minute voice report. No spreadsheets. No data entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
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