Erick Holt
Seminars
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Panel: Mitigating Risks During Electrical Startup & Commissioning to Reduce Arc Flash Incidents
8:40 am
- Establishing pre-energization inspection and cleaning protocols to remove foreign objects and debris and reduce installation errors during first-time equipment startup
- Holding pre-energization briefings to align teams on PPE requirements, exclusion zones and sequencing of startup for optimal energization oversight
- Implementing an emergency response procedure for arc flashes and electrical fires to be prepared when incidents do occur
