Joseph Weigel, Product Manager, Square D Services, Schneider Electric, Nashville, Tenn.

Designing Electrical Systems To Maximize Building and Worker Safety

Safety always has been an integral part of electrical system and product design. Recently, the increased understanding of, and focus on arc flash hazards has added another safety dimension that should be considered when designing an electrical distribution system. Careful system design has contributed substantially to fire safety and reliability of the electrical systems currently in use today.