Strategies and Techniques for Arc Flash Hazard Mitigation: Enhancing Workplace Safety
This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of arc flash hazards, including their causes and potential safety and financial consequences. It explores the key factors that determine the severity of arc flash incidents, such as equipment design, fault current magnitude, and duration of the fault. Various mitigation methods will be discussed, highlighting traditional protection techniques such as overcurrent and differential relays, alongside modern advancements, including optical sensors and ultra-fast earthing switches that enhance safety by quickly isolating faults and minimizing energy exposure during an incident.
Additionally, the presentation reviews applicable standards, including CSA Z462, NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584, which guide industry safety practices. Practical examples and case studies will be presented to illustrate the successful implementation of these techniques, ultimately equipping attendees with insights and strategies to enhance workplace safety against arc flash hazards.
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- Date: 31 Mar 2025
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC to 12:00 AM UTC
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- 1280 Main St W
- Hamilton, Ontario
- Canada L8S0A1
- Building: Information Technology Building (ITB)
- Room Number: 137
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- Starts 09 March 2025 09:00 PM UTC
- Ends 31 March 2025 09:00 PM UTC
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Rajeel of SPARK POWER
Strategies and Techniques for Arc Flash Hazard Mitigation: Enhancing Workplace Safety
Biography:
Rajeel Shaikh is the Regional Engineering Manager for Eastern Canada at Spark Power, based in the Hamilton office. He has a background in electrical engineering and over 14 years of experience in power distribution systems. His expertise includes commissioning protection and control systems, conducting power system studies—such as arc flash hazard analysis—and designing power distribution systems. In his current role, Rajeel leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers, focusing on the design and analysis of power distribution systems. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and is a licensed Professional Engineer in six provinces.
Agenda
7:00PM - Introduction of IEEE Hamilton Section
7:15PM - Presentation
8:00PM - Q&A
8:15PM - Refreshments