Arc Flash Risk Assessment & NFPA 70E Label Compliance
ProgUSA helps facilities assess incident energy, review protection response, and update electrical equipment labels to support safer work and stronger compliance.
Request an Arc Flash Review, or Talk to an engineer
Know the risks before work begins
Arc flash studies help you understand where the hazard is, how serious it may be, and what protection steps are needed. They also help support labeling, safer planning, and informed decisions after system changes.
What our arc flash service includes
We review the electrical system, gather the needed field data, and complete the study work needed to support labeling and safe work planning.
- Short-circuit study
- Protection coordination review
- Incident energy analysis
- Flash boundary review
- PPE guidance inputs
- Label update support
- Mitigation recommendations
Why customers call
Common reasons customers call us
Many facilities know they need arc flash support, but the trigger is often a recent change, an old label set, or a safety review.
-
Labels
are old or missing
-
System
has changed since the last study
- New gear or load has been added
- Breaker settings have been adjusted
- Safety teams want current data
- A plant expansion or upgrade is underway
Who is this for?
This service is a fit for sites that need a clearer view of arc flash exposure and label status including:
- Industrial plants
- Utilities and co-ops
- Data centers
- Commercial and institutional facilities
- Service
providers supporting energized equipment
Deliverables
What you receive
Our goal is to give you a clear result you can use inclduing:
- Engineering report
- Incident energy results
- Flash boundary guidance
- Label update support
- Key findings and next-step notes
- Mitigation guidance where needed
When to update?
When an arc flash study should be reviewed
A study should not be treated as permanent. It should be reviewed when the system changes or when label confidence drops including:
- After major electrical upgrades
- After new equipment is added
- After source or utility changes
- After protection settings are changed
- When labels are outdated, missing, or unclear
- When safety or insurance reviews call for it
How the process works
Step 1: Field review and data collection
- We gather the key system data needed for the study and review the equipment involved.
Step 2: Engineering analysis
- We evaluate fault levels, device response, and incident energy to define the risk.
Step 3: Report and label support
- We provide a clear report, support labeling needs, and outline next steps where needed.
Related Services
Electrical Risk Screening
A simple front-end step for sites that are not yet sure what type of service they need.
Grounding & Protection Studies
Useful when coordination, grounding, or broader protection issues also need review.
Field Testing & Site Services
On-site support for data gathering, follow-up work, and broader reliability review.