Electrical Safety

3rd Arc Flash & Isolation Safety Conference in Manchester on May 21st & 22nd 2019

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Arc Flash

The objective of the Arc Flash & Isolation Safety Conference is to provide the industry with the latest developments and best practice to deal with arc flash hazards and isolation safety issues. You will have a chance to discuss your electrical safety issues with our speakers, and gain practical applications to improve arc flash and isolation safety in your workplace.

The focus throughout is on the experiences of end users.

The Arc Flash Conference will be attended by those who are interested in technical solutions to their arc flash and isolation issues, industry trends, standards developments and new techniques to handle existing electrical safety threats.

➡ For more details download the event brochure HERE or register online HERE.

Technical Topics Include

• The human factor in electrical safety – ways to reduce error and improve performance
• Arc flash risk assessment from a UK Perspective – what’s new?
• Building and implementing a flame resistant/arc-rated program for arc flash hazard
• Arc flash in the maritime industry – case study of arc flash hazard and risk mitigation
• Internal arc classification according to IEC 62271-200
• How to make LV switchgear assemblies safer according to IEC 61439
• Gaps in electrical training and the safety implications of this related to arc flash
• Arc flash PPE – do you or don’t you need it?
• Arc flash risk assessments – A case study from Sweden´s largest nuclear power plant
• The anatomy of arc flash PPE
• IEEE 1584 Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations
• Three case studies looking at the practicality of arc flash risk assessment in the workplace
• Selection of PPE – practical experience of different arc assessment methods

Arc Flash Clothing | Polo Shirts | Jackets | Trousers | Sweatshirts | Helmets

Legal Responsibility & The Electricity at Work Regulations By Anthony Smith

This presentation by Anthony Smith (CEO – Lantei Compliance Services & The Electrical Safety Network) will focus on the legal requirements related to the maintenance of LV MV HV electrical installations, systems and equipment. It will cover issues raised in the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Safety Management, the latest legislation and regulations including the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. The aim of this section is to help duty holder’s work towards some element of clarity and simplicity whilst maintaining compliance in the workplace, a must for all those serious about electrical safety in the workplace. See Session 14 in the Event Document.

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Arc Flash Conference Highlights Day 1

• Meet International Keynote Speaker Jim Pollard  - Arc Flash Expert, Arc-Rated PPE (Unlimited PPE Inc)

• The Human Factor In Electrical Safety - Ways To Reduce Error & Improve Performance by Jim Pollard

• Arc Flash Risk Assessment From A UK Perspective - Whats New by John Maplesden

• Building & Implementing A Flame Resistant/Arc Rated (FR/AR) Program For Arc Flash Hazard by Derek Sang

• Arc Flash In The Maritime Industry - Case Study Of Arc Flash Hazard & Mitigation Through System Design On A New Build Vessel by Shaun White

• International Arc Classification According To IEC62271-200 by Andy Seccombe

• How To Make LV Switchgear Assemblies According To IEC61439 Safer by Lutz Graufmann

• Gaps In Electrical Training & The Safety Implications Of this Related To Arc Flash by Kevin Hann

• ARC Flash PPE - Do You Or Don't You Need It? by Anthony Long

• Arc Flash Risk Assessments - A Case Study From Swedens Largest Nuclear Power Plant by Thomas Winter

Arc Flash Conference Highlights Day 2

• The Anatomy Of Arc Flash PPE by Jim Pollard

• IEEE 1584 Guide For Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations by Alan O'Kelly

• 3 Case Studies Looking At The Practicality Of ARc Flash Risk Assessment In The Workplace by Pay Mynett

• Selection of PPE - Practical Experience & Comparison Of Different Arc Assessment Methods by Thomas Jordan

• Duty Holder Responsibility by Anthony Smith

Book Online & Register Here

Download the full event brochure HERE.

Register online below ▼ or email your registration form to [email protected]. If you experience any difficulties, please email or call the UK office on +44 (020) 8335 4014.

Arc Flash Conference Registration Form & Download

The Gains 

• Learn about UK, EU and international standards developments in arc flash
• Hear case studies detailing the latest arc flash mitigation strategies and solutions
• Define what personal protective equipment (PPE) is required on your site
• Understand how to achieve a compliant and electrically safe work place
• Learn about the recent updates to NFPA 70E 2012, CSA Z462, BS7671 and IEEE 1584
• Clearly understand what an arc flash is and the potential injuries it can cause
• Learn about electrical safety statistics and the implications for you
• Detail the steps to perform an arc flash hazard analysis
• Understand practical considerations for PPE selection, testing and maintenance
• Learn how to provide arc flash training for your staff
• Network with specialists in the field and your peers
• No sales pitches – non-commercial presentations

Who Should Attend?

• Electrical Technicians, Engineers and Managers
• Engineering Managers
• Risk Assessors
• Design Engineers
• Manufacturers of PPE & Safety Equipment
• Safety Facilitators
• Instrumentation & Control Technicians and Engineers
• Process Safety and Loss Prevention Managers
• Government Safety Regulators/Inspectors
• OHS/Training Managers
• Tradespersons working in potentially explosive areas

Conference Particulars

Arc Flash Statistics

• 30,000 Arc Flash Incidents per year
• 7,000 Burn Injuries per year
• 2,000 Hospitalisations per year
• 400 Fatalities per year

“30,000 Arc Flash Incidents per year” Source: ISHN

 ➡ DISCOUNTS – We are offering a 10% off early bird discount until April 23rd (SAVE £75 per person) plus a 3 for 2 offer – register 3 delegates and only pay for 2 (SAVE to £750). Discounts are applied at online check-out.

Thorne & Derrick’s POWER Blog is regularly updated with news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars, career opportunities and white papers.

➡ View T&D’s brochure – contact our Sales Team with your requirements.

We focus on Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV 

We provide guidance and technical support for the installation of LV, MV & HV Cable Joints, Terminations, Substation & Electrical Equipment from our Key Suppliers including:

Our Jointers Photo Blog features contributions from our social network of utility professionals, linesmen and cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.

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Static Discharge Sticks 33kV – CATU CM-50 Medium Voltage Static Ground Discharge Stick

CATU CM-50 Medium Voltage Static Ground Discharger

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Static Discharge Sticks

Product Launch – MV Medium Voltage Static Ground Discharge Stick

Thorne & Derrick supply the CATU CM-50 Static Discharge Stick used for medium/ high voltage overhead lines, busbars and substation use up to 33kV. The CATU discharge stick complies to the IEC 60855 standard and is used to safely dissipate electrostatic charges.

♦ IEC 60855-1:2016 Standard | Live Working – Insulating foam-filled tubes and solid rods. Part 1: Tubes and rods of a circular cross-section.

CATU CM-50 static discharge stick is an insulating orange tube with a diameter of 39mm and made of epoxy fibreglass – equipped with 6 metre of copper cable, cross section section 6sqmm, PVC insulated.

Static discharge sticks are designed to safely remove the static charge after de-energising of medium/high voltage power systems – this includes draining voltage retaining components before maintenance work is performed up to 33kV. The discharge sticks are equipped with hand guard and grip protection with sufficient electrical safety clearance against physical contact with medium/high voltages.

Static discharge sticks are available for higher voltage applications – contact us to discuss your MV HV EHV Electrical Safety Equipment requirements. 

IEC 60855 | Discharge Sticks for Medium Voltage Substations

Catu CM-50 Static Discharge Stick Specification

T&D are the UK’s largest stockis of CATU Electrical Safety Equipment of products for underground, overhead line and substation safety at LV, MV and HV cable networks.

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LHR ShoveIt | Hand Safety Tool Prevents Pinch Point Injury | LHR ShoveIt

LHR ShoveIt Hand Safety Tool

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Shoveit

Push Pull Tools

Prevent Hand Injury & Pinch Point

Prevention Of Workplace Hand Injuries

Thorne & Derrick represent and distribute the ShoveIt Hand Safety Tool in the UK – the non-conductive hand tool substantially reduces hand and finger injuries by avoiding pinch points and other hand related safety issues while working with suspended loads and materials handling on job sites.

This mitigation measure, some may say “finger-saver”, safeguards employees by minimising hand and finger injuries – this proactive control measure protects against unnecessary workplace hazards. Gloves can limit severity but not remove risk.

Pinch Points & Hand Protection

A pinch point is commonly defined as any point where it is possible for a body part to be caught between moving and stationary plant or equipment. Pinch points are found in many places throughout a workplace.

Work tasks such as equipment maintenance, lifting materials, guiding loads, assembly line work and hoisting or hooking up trailers are just a few common tasks where pinch points are a common hazard.

The physical forces applied to the hand caught in a pinch point can vary and cause injuries ranging from bruises, cuts, fractures and scalping to mangled and amputated body parts, and even death.

The ShoveIt Hand Safety Tool is used to promote hand injury prevention, whether minor or serious, in the electric utility power and transmission distribution sectors – the tool is also widely used in the oil and gas, rail, renewables, offshore and marine and construction industries to prevent “crush-effect” or pinch point inflicted hand injuries.

The non-conductive tool is available in standard lengths 42″, 50″ and 72″ with custom lengths available upon request subject to minimum order quantity – refer to the download below.

ShoveIt Hand Safety Tool is a non-conductive tool with a V-shaped hand that is designed to:

• Push against flat surfaces, corners or rounded edges of suspended loads
• Move pipes and tubulars with the “V” shaped end
• Grab slings and taglines with the hooks
• Manouevre suspended loads in MV HV EHV substations and switchyards

ShoveIt

Push Pool Tools

The range of Push Pull Tools manufactured by the Hand Safety Tool Company and distributed by Thorne & Derrick provide significant Health & Safety Improvements around site where “pushing and pulling” operations such as handling deliveries or loading/unloading in yards is commonplace. This download produced by the UK HSE enables the Risk Assessment according to Load Weight, Operation Frequency, Push/Pull Distances and other impacting factors – the range of tools to keep hands off loads, enable “hands-free” lifting, mitigate risk of load handing and prevent hand or finger injury are available in the UK from Thorne & Derrick.

ShoveIt Hand Safety Tool

The V-shaped head features a rubber lining to prevent slippage when using the hand tool.

The tool shape also allows users to safely guide drill pipe, casing and other tubulars without having to directly use your hands.

The opposing grab hooks help the user manouevre tag lines and slings as suspended loads.

A slip resistant hand grip is positioned halfway down the length of the tools. A second slip resistant hand grip is positioned halfway down the length of the tool. A second slip resistant hand grip is available on the 72″ model whilst the 42″ and 50″ are finished off with a D shaped handle. The grips are ergonomically designed to provide the user with maximum pushing and pulling control.

No metal parts are used in the manufacture of the ShoveIt hand safety tool – the tool is entirely non-conductive.

Non-conductive tools are used for a number of applications:

• Grab taglines
• Grab sling legs
• Land suspended loads
• Guide suspended loads
• Guide tubulars

LHR ShoveIt Hand Safety Tool  

New Features

• Rubber lining added to “V” to improve grip
• Opposing grab hooks to help with the maneuvering of cable slung loads
• Non-conductive – no metal parts
• Push / Pull force rating: Push 600lbs. / Pull 350 lbs
• Electrically tested to 75kV per foot

ShoveIt Hand Safety Tool available in 42in, 50in and 72in lengths

Should you require any further information, quotation or would like to place an order for the ShoveIt Hand Safety Tool please do not hesitate to contact Thorne & Derrick.

➡ NOTE: ShoveIt hand safety tools must NOT be used to pry or lift any item.

➡ Qualified and approved safety equipment and/or PPE should be used while using the ShoveIt tool.

T&D offer a range of electrical safety equipment including insulating gloves and insulating boots.

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment – Substation & Overhead Lines

LV, MV & HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt

Thorne & Derrick International are specialist distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Duct Sealing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing UK and global businesses involved in cable installations, cable jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV.

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High Voltage Gloves | HV Insulating Gloves

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Electrical Insulation Tests For LV HV Gloves

The following table enables the selection of insulating gloves dependent on the level of electrical protection required:

➡ See below our complete range of Insulating Gloves including High Voltage Gloves for working on MV-HV electrical equipment, substations, cables and overhead lines.

Thorne & Derrick stock the complete range of CATU Electrical Safety Equipment including voltage detectors, phase comparators, insulating sticks, arc flash clothing and substation life saving kits.

Complete range of rubber insulating gloves for safe electrical working on medium/high voltage power systems including 11kV/33kV.

Taking Care Of Insulating Gloves

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As Main UK Stockists for the CATU Electrical range of insulating gloves Thorne & Derrick regularly are requested to provide care and maintenance advice to ensure gloves provide adequate and ongoing electrical safety and protection to the wearer.

For insulating gloves to function effectively and in accordance with their specification they must be carefully and regularly cleaned, checked and tested – if damaged always replace. If uncertain always replace.

The insulating gloves will fail to provide hand protection against electrical shock if the surface integrity has been comprised by “wear and tear”.

Clean

Keep gloves clean. Similar to arc flash clothing, the cleaner the owner keeps their pairs of rubber insulating gloves the less risk of electric shock. Chemicals, oils, and other petroleum-based products can cause rubber to weaken and break down, so if the gloves become contaminated on the job, wash them off with tap water and a mild, bleach-free detergent to cleanse and remove debris and contaminants. Gently dry gloves with a clean cloth.

Check

Check for embedded materials. Due to the thickness of the insulating glove material the glove surface can be damaged by small, sharp particles of foreign material, such as copper cable particles, to work their way into the gloves and go undetected. Even though the embedded debris may not be obvious or penetrate entirely through the wall of the glove it still creates small holes and weak points that can compromise the wearers electrical safety. Before each wearing roll the gloves between your hands to feel for embedded particles. If any are found ensure the insulating gloves are electrically tested to verify their status for safe use or disposal.

Test

Air test them before every wear. Even minuscule pinholes in electrical gloves can be dangerous, so it’s extremely important to air test gloves before wearing them – each and every time. To air test the gloves simply hold the gauntlet (sleeve) end of it closed trapping air inside. Then tightly roll the closed end of the glove downward toward the fingers. If no air leaks out, the glove is free from holes. Have gloves electrically tested twice a year. Insulating gloves need to be electrically tested at least every six months to ensure that they’re still able to protect against low, medium or high voltages. Follow the stamped dates on the gloves closely. If you end up not using a pair of gloves within a year following their electrical test have the gloves retested before putting them back into use.

Store

Store gloves properly. Heat, UV rays and pressure from other objects can all cause damage to gloves – so store them carefully when they’re not in use. Before putting them away, ensure that the gloves are clean and dry. Rubber insulating gloves are best stored in cool, dark places, away from chemicals and heat sources. If you store gloves in a bag or container with other items you must ensure that nothing is piled on top of the gloves, or otherwise pushing them out of shape.

Insulating Gloves – Class & Category

Should you require any further advice about the care, maintenance or selection of insulating gloves please do not hesitate to contact us.

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