The ESW 2020 technical program will be selected from these papers currently under development:

Title: Lithium Ion Battery Safety – Design and Safe Work Solutions Abstract-Lithium ion battery technology and applications continue to grow at an unprecedented rate. Competition to capture certain markets have led to unsafe designs, such as hover boards and electronic cigarettes. Aggressive technologies include lithium ion powered large electric vehicles up to buses and trucks, and large battery banks for uninterruptible power supplies and load leveling for solar and wind power generation.

Author –Lloyd Gordon

Bio-Lloyd B. Gordon graduated from Texas Tech University in 1981 with a PhD in Electrical Engineering. He started his research career at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (DOE), conducting research in topics of pulsed power engineering, plasma physics and dielectric engineering from 1981 to 1986. From 1986 to 1991 he was in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Auburn University, and from 1991 to 1998 was in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. Since 1998 he has been at Los Alamos National Laboratory (DOE). Dr. Gordon has 25 years of experience in experimental high-energy research, 45 years of experience as an educator and trainer, and has focused his efforts on R&D electrical safety over the past 25 years. He has lectured to and trained over 100,000 scientists and engineers throughout the DOE and DOD complex over the past 32 years in R&D Electrical Safety. Dr. Gordon is currently the Chief Electrical Safety Officer at Los Alamos National Laboratory, chairs the ISA committee on Electrical Safety Standards for High Power R&D Systems, and is a member of the IEEE 1584, Guide to Arc Flash Calculations. Dr. Gordon is a senior life member of IEEE and has been a member for 46 years.

Title: APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Abstract-As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more sophisticated in imitating human cognitive processes (e.g., problem solving, object detection, and learning), it has transformed several industry sectors and has had a growing impact on the way construction projects are delivered. One of the areas that has great potential to advance breakthroughs for innovative improvements is in electrical safety. Data generated from images captured from mobile devices, unmanned aerial vehicles, wearable sensors, building information modeling (BIM), and others present an opportunity for construction safety professionals and in many other sectors to analyze and benefit from the insights generated from the data using AI, machine learning and deep learning systems. For example, AI-based algorithms can be used to scan images from job-sites for safety hazards, such as workers not wearing protective equipment, and correlate the images with accident records; identify unsafe worker behavior and suggest training and education priorities; or track the real-time interactions of workers, machinery, and objects on the site and alert supervisors of potential safety issues. Using AI to execute the existing Shock and Arc Flash Risk Assessment Procedure templates from CSA Z462 and NFPA 70E as real world scenarios and the potential ethical factors from the workers perspectives will also be discussed. Considering AI’s immense

potential, this study aims to synthesize emerging trends of artificial intelligence in electrical safety.

Authors-Mike Doherty, Dr. Behzad Esmaeili

Bio-Mike Doherty-President / Owner of Blue Arc Electrical Safety Technologies Inc. since 2003. Is also an independent electrical safety consultant and trainer contractor for e-Hazard in Canada.

Bio-Behzad Esmaeili holds a B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil engineering from the Amirkabir University, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Before joining George Mason University, Dr. Esmaeili was an Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction. He actively conducts research in the field of construction safety, specializing in injury prevention strategies, hazard identification, risk management, and decision making. During his Ph.D. and Postdoctoral work, he used a variety of qualitative and quantitative data-collection, data-analysis, and data mining methods.

His research on construction safety has been nationally and internationally recognized more than once, most notably in the 2014 Prize Award for Innovation “Jaume Blasco,” 18th International Congress on Project Management and Engineering (ICPME), New Scholar award from the Construction Industry Institute in 2014, Best Paper Award from the Construction Research Congress in 2016, Best Academic Award from the Construction Industry Institute in 2016, and the best paper award from ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management in 2018. Dr. Esmaeili actively serves on the Construction Industry Institute’s Safety Community of Practice (CII SCOP) and AFH10 committee at Transportation Research Board (TRB).

Title: Low Voltage 100-500 Vdc Arc Flash Testing

Abstract- Does an arc maintain below 100 VDc, and is there a danger for our workers at Hydro-Quebec facilities. That is the questions we would like to clarify, so we requested testing at Kinectrics laboratories. The arc flash tests were performed to measure the range of incident energy that may be present during an arc flash incident with low voltage DC. The laboratory preformed the tests in a controlled environment to replicate systems voltage and fault current found in the Hydro-Québec facilities. The results should give Hydro-Québec personnel better understanding of arc flash risks at the low voltages. And to make appropriate decisions on the personal protective equipment required.

Author- Kirk Gray, Simon Robert, Tim Gauthier

Bio- Kirk Gray Elec eng. Hydro-Québec

Bio-Simon Robert-Elec eng. Hydro-Québec

Title: Check Lists Save Live

Abstract- This paper addresses the importance of check lists. Training is not enough to ensure safety is addressed. When check lists are not used the most experienced and qualified people make mistakes. Check lists are widely used in the aircraft industry, Navy submarine service, and hospital operating rooms. Check lists can help prevent mistakes and omissions during many electrical tasks and need to be a requirement in your electrical safety program. Check lists are a proven method to help prevent qualified people from skipping critical steps when performing tasks. Check lists can help ensure people follow the required safety steps every time when they perform a specific task. Preplanning before start of a job, filling out a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or Safe Work Procedure (SWP) have been proven to add safety for personnel.

Author- Daryld Ray Crow

Bio-Daryld Ray Crow is a life senior member of IEEE. He is a principal member of the NFPA 70E technical committee “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace” (NFPA 70E), the current chair of PCIC Working Group IEEE 463 “Standard for Electrical Safety Practices in Electrolytic Cell Line Working Zones”, and is the technical editor for the technical committee IEEE 1814 “Recommended Practice for Electrical System Design Techniques to Improve Electrical Safety”. In 2010 Ray received the IEEE/PCIC “Electrical Safety Excellence” award and in 2017 he received the IEEE/ESW “Outstanding Service Award”.

Ray presently is the owner and Principal Technical Consultant for DRC Consulting Inc. and performs consulting work for electrical safe work practices standards, assessments/audits, electrical safe work practice training and electrical engineering projects. He graduated from the University of Houston in 1969 with a BSEE degree. After graduation, Ray went to work for the Alcoa providing global engineering support on the design, installation, and operation of power and rectifier systems, and electrical safety. He was a team leader for writing multiple Alcoa electrical standards including electrical safe work practice standard and training.

After retiring from Alcoa, Ray worked for Fluor Global Services and Duke Energy as a Principal Technical Specialist providing design and consulting electrical engineering for plant power distribution systems and safe work practice programs, standards, and assessments/audits. Ray has Co-authored and presented technical papers and tutorials for a number of IEEE IAS PCIC conferences, IEEE IAS Pulp & Paper conferences, IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop conferences, and the NETA PowerTest

Title: Human Factors Analysis As Practice In Industrial And Commercial Power Systems

Abstract- Human Factors Engineering (HFE) covers a range of issues concerning to how people interact with complex technical systems, such as an industrial and commercial power system, characterized by a large number of dynamic interactions among its components which result in unpredictable consequences. These interactions can be addressed into one of three main areas: organizational behavior; man-machine interfaces and interactions; human error and behavior. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) ‘organizations must recognize that they need

to consider human factors as an individual element which must be recognized, assessed and managed effectively to control risks.’ This approach is considered to evaluate safety and reliability in this study.

This paper mainly focuses on the assessment of HF analysis applied in the IEEE 242-2001 as an example for upcoming case studies. This study aims to get closer to HFE practices within electrical safety, focused on industrial and commercial power systems, to be consistent with regulations and illustrate the benefits of its implementation.

The proposed paper is planned as follows: first, a complete literature review to identify information regarding human reliability analysis (HRA), and human error probability (HEP) applied on reliability analysis of electrical power systems. Also, a sociotechnical system approach of the power systems is introduced. The proposed study does not ignore existing practices (i.e., NFPA 70E, Occupational Safety, and Health Act – OSHA, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and electrical safety standards) but aims to improve electrical risk assessment by complementing human factors, human performance, human behavior in the analysis.

Then, a brief definition of HF is planned in Section II with the evolution of HRA, standards and field applications in Section III. The gap of HRA applications on industrial and commercial power systems is then presented in Section IV, and Section V describes a proposal guide for HR analysis application in a standard case study (IEEE 242-2001) using a complex socio-technical systems approach. The proposed methodology can be used as a guide to introduce HR practices in industrial and commercial power systems, as a practical and efficient methodology to assess risk management — finally, conclusions and future work.

Author- Esperanza Torres, David Celeita, Gustavo Ramos

Bio-Esperanza Torres (S’ 10-M’ 15) received the degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2004 and 2005 respectively) and then pursued her Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (2006) from Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia. She recently finished her second M.Sc. Safety and Reliability Engineering for Oil and Gas, in the University of Aberdeen (2018).

Bio-David Celeita (S’ 12-SM’ 19) received the degree in Electronic Engineering (2011) Universidad Distrital, M.Sc. (2014) and Ph.D (2018) in Electrical Engineering from Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia. He worked as an automation engineer for a few years in low and medium voltage applications, and he was a visiting researcher at Georgia Institute of Technology.

Bio-Gustavo Ramos (M’ 04-SM’ 13) received a degree in Electrical Engineering (1997) from Universidad Nacional, Manizales, Colombia and M.Sc. (1999) and PhD (2008) in Electrical Engineering from Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia.

Title: Hinged or Unhinged: Lab and Practice look at how to Operate Equipment Based on Lab Studies

Abstract- Standing to the side of equipment has always been recommended. Last year the question was raised. Previous research can assist in answering the question with laboratory testing. The authors will call for writing this type of practical considerations into work practices (such as NFPA 70E and company policies), design requirements (such as handle locations to allow proper operation in installations) and equipment design standards (location of operation handles).

Author- Hugh Hoagland, Paul Sullivan

Bio- Hugh Hoagland is among the world’s foremost experts on arc testing and electrical safety. He is the senior managing partner and co-founder of e-Hazard, a leading electrical safety training and consulting firm, and the founder of ArcWear, which does 90% of the world’s arc flash testing of protective apparel. As an R & D Director at NASCO, he helped invent arc rated raingear and arc flash face shield materials, and he holds several patents related to arc flash protection. Hugh serves on many international standards committees including NFPA, ASTM, IEEE, IEC, and has helped develop electrical and flash fire safety legislation and standards in the U.S., Europe and internationally. He has trained over 50,000 line-workers, managers and electricians at large electric users and electric utilities, and is a featured speaker at safety conferences. He is an associate editor for the IEEE Electrical Safety Committee and a Senior Member of IEEE, and has published more than sixty articles and papers on arc flash, electrical safety and PPE.

Bio-Paul Sullivan (IEEE Senior Member) is a Principal Consultant with DuPont Engineering headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. In that role, he provides electrical power system and electrical safety consulting for DuPont sites. He received the BSEE degree from North Carolina State University. He is the Chair of the IEEE Power and Energy Society Switchgear Committee, Chair of the 2017 IEEE Industry Applications Society Electrical Safety Workshop, and IEEE Industry Applications Society Petroleum and Chemical Industry Committee Papers Review Chair. He is a member of numerous standards Working Groups in the IEEE Switchgear Committee.

Title: Leveraging Prevention Through Design Principles (PtD) in Electrical Installations

Abstract- Abstract - Modern awareness of workplace hazards has created a range of safety standards and best practices now accepted and implemented in the design and construction of many types of industrial and commercial installations. Prevention through Design (PtD) concepts are well understood and commonly applied in the design of many facilities where dangerous chemicals or dangerous concentrations of energy are a required part of the process. Heightened awareness of electrical hazards over the last two decades has resulted in greater understanding of the arc flash hazard and shock hazard, both associated with the uncontrolled release of electrical energy, as well as in many methods and tools to control the associated risks. However, the PtD concepts well understood and implemented in other aspects of industrial facility design may not be well understood or are often not implemented at the design and construction stage of the electrical infrastructure within industrial or large commercial facilities. This paper will discuss the correlation between PtD and industrial accidents and how prevention through design

concept applied to electrical infrastructure can be used to improve safety and productivity in modern facilities.

Author- Marcelo Valdes, H. Landis “Lanny” Floyd II

Bio-Marcelo E. Valdes, PE, IEEE Fellow; Cornell University-1977, BS EE. After 41 years with GE Mr. Valdes Joined ABB Electrical Products division in July 2018. Mr. Valdes has held position in field engineering, equipment sales, application engineering and product marketing. He is past chair of various IEEE PES and IAS chapters in Northern California as well as past chair of the 2014 IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop (IEEE-ESW). Mr. Valdes chaired the IEEE 1683-2014 working group “IEEE P1683 Guide for Specification and Selection of Low Voltage Motor Control Centers with Enhanced Safety Features” and is active in various other IEEE working groups, mostly in electrical safety and electrical systems protection. Mr. Valdes has received various recognitions from the IEEE for various contributions in the area of overcurrent protection and electrical safety He received the IEEE IAS Applications Magazine “First Prize Article Award” for the 2014 article “Assessing Solutions to Electrical Hazards: An Analytical Tool to Reduce Hazards in Electrical Facilities”. Mr. Valdes has authored or co-authored over 35 technical papers for IEEE & other engineering forums. Marcelo participates in CSA Z462, the Canadian Electrical Safety Standard, the NEC & NFPA70B NFPA’s Electrical Maintenance Standard. Mr. Valdes holds 28 patents in the field electrical distribution & control. marcelo.e.valdes@ieee.org

Bio-H. Landis “Lanny” Floyd II (A’72–M’73–SM’91–F’00–LF’15) received the Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA, in 1973. His 45+ year career with DuPont, Wilmington, DE, USA, focused on electrical system reliability and electrical safety in the construction, operation, and maintenance of DuPont facilities worldwide. He retired in 2014, as a Principal Consultant Electrical Safety and Technology and a Global Electrical Safety Competency Leader. He is currently an Adjunct Faculty Member with the Graduate School of Advanced Safety Engineering and Management, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA, and a Principal Consultant with Electrical Safety Group Inc., Elkton, MD, USA. He has published or presented more than 100 technical papers, magazine articles, tutorials, and workshop presentations on occupational electrical safety. Mr. Floyd is a professional member of the American Society of Safety Professionals, a certified Safety Professional, a certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional, a certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional, and a registered Professional Engineer.

Title: Arc Flash Risk Assessment Renewal Recommendations

Abstract- NFPA 70E-2018 requires data used in arc flash risk assessments to be reviewed at least every 5 years and, if the review identifies a change that renders the arc flash energy label inaccurate, the arc flash energy label must be updated. The challenge for consultants and end users is to determine how much of a data review is required. NFPA 70E does not address the issue.

For a small facility with only a few substations, the entire system model can be reviewed without too much work. For large facilities with a large number of substations, a complete review of the system could take a year, which would be a large burden on resources.

In this paper, the authors will propose suggested guidelines for performing the 5 year review. The authors will provide their recommended arc flash study renewal approach that would help ensure the system labeling can be updated appropriately while allowing the model to be reviewed and updated in a reasonable amount of time. Reviews of actual model updates for different size facilities will be included in the paper.

Author- Paul Sullivan, Dan Doan, Ken Jones

Bio-Paul Sullivan (IEEE Senior Member) is a Principal Consultant with DuPont Engineering headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. In that role, he provides electrical power system and electrical safety consulting for DuPont sites. He received the BSEE degree from North Carolina State University. He is the Chair of the IEEE Power and Energy Society Switchgear Committee, Chair of the 2017 IEEE Industry Applications Society Electrical Safety Workshop, and IEEE Industry Applications Society Petroleum and Chemical Industry Committee Papers Review Chair. He is a member of numerous standards Working Groups in the IEEE Switchgear Committee.

Bio- Daniel R. Doan (S’80, M’81, SM’00, F’11) retired from DuPont Engineering as a Principal Consultant. He received the BSEE and MSEE degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has co-authored IEEE papers at IAS, PCIC and Pulp & Paper Conferences on subjects ranging from electrical safety to electrical system reliability and operations, and has participated in many IAS Electrical Safety Workshops as presenter. Dan chaired the Workshop in 2013. He is a Fellow of the IEEE, a member of the IEEE 1584 ‘Guide for Arc Flash Calculations’ Working Group, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania. Dan pens the regular 'Electrical Safety' column in the IEEE Industry Applications Magazine.

Bio- Kenneth (Ken) S. Jones, P.E., received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Clemson University, Clemson, SC, in 1980 and is a Senior member of IEEE.

He has received supplemental training in power distribution from GE, Westinghouse, and SKM related to Power Systems Design. He has held various positions throughout his engineering career, including Electrical Project Engineer, Department Manager, Electrical Field Engineer, and Project Manager. His technical expertise is in electrical power distribution systems. He has over 38 years of experience in electrical power systems, including equipment specifications, installation and start-up, load studies, short circuit analysis, coordination studies, and arc-flash hazard analysis. He is currently the Sr. Director of Electrical Technology and a Power System Engineer with Project Integration Inc., in Spartanburg, SC USA.

Mr. Jones is a Professional Engineer licensed in over 25 states. He is a member of the National Fire Protection Association. He was the Chairman of IEEE 1584.1 that developed the guide on how to obtain an arc-flash hazard analysis and was published in February

2014. He is also a member of IEEE 1584 and part of the Ballot Committee of the 2018 Revisions to IEEE-1584.

Title: Considerations for Adapting 2018 Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Methods to Task Risk Assessment & Your 2002 IEEE 1584 IEEE Arc Flash Calculations

Abstract- After 16 years of successful implementation of the IEEE 1584- Guide to Arc Flash Calculation the IEEE has published a new guide in 2018 that is a significant revision of arc flash science as defined by that document. The new method acknowledges that certain variations in equipment configuration have impact on arcing current and incident energy that the original methods do not include. The new methods, using a larger set of empirical data and a wider set of protocol variants is generally considered to be more accurate and a better tool for assessing the arc flash hazard in the field. When incident energy based on the new method is compared to calculations based on the older method the resultant calories per square centimeter may be similar, higher or lower. Arcing current may be higher, lower or very similar indicating that protection may be properly set, improperly set or adequate for the expected arcing current. The authors will describe the differences in resultant calculations for a variety of scenarios on suggest methods for adapting the results of a 2002 based study to task risk assessment that must be done before a comprehensive arc flash hazard analysis based on the new methods is available. The authors will also address other sources for differences between calculations per the new model and real-world conditions that may require additional consideration when performing arc flash risk assessment for a task.

Author- Marcelo E. Valdes, H. Landis “Lanny” Floyd II

Bio-Marcelo E. Valdes, PE, IEEE Fellow; Cornell University-1977, BS EE. After 41 years with GE Mr. Valdes Joined ABB Electrical Products division in July 2018. Mr. Valdes has held position in field engineering, equipment sales, application engineering and product marketing. He is past chair of various IEEE PES and IAS chapters in Northern California as well as past chair of the 2014 IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop (IEEE-ESW). Mr. Valdes chaired the IEEE 1683-2014 working group “IEEE P1683 Guide for Specification and Selection of Low Voltage Motor Control Centers with Enhanced Safety Features” and is active in various other IEEE working groups, mostly in electrical safety and electrical systems protection. Mr. Valdes has received various recognitions from the IEEE for various contributions in the area of overcurrent protection and electrical safety He received the IEEE IAS Applications Magazine “First Prize Article Award” for the 2014 article “Assessing Solutions to Electrical Hazards: An Analytical Tool to Reduce Hazards in Electrical Facilities”. Mr. Valdes has authored or co-authored over 35 technical papers for IEEE & other engineering forums. Marcelo participates in CSA Z462, the Canadian Electrical Safety Standard, the NEC & NFPA70B NFPA’s Electrical Maintenance Standard. Mr. Valdes holds 28 patents in the field electrical distribution & control. marcelo.e.valdes@ieee.org

Bio-H. Landis “Lanny” Floyd II (A’72–M’73–SM’91–F’00–LF’15) received the Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

University, Blacksburg, VA, USA, in 1973. His 45+ year career with DuPont, Wilmington, DE, USA, focused on electrical system reliability and electrical safety in the construction, operation, and maintenance of DuPont facilities worldwide. He retired in 2014, as a Principal Consultant Electrical Safety and Technology and a Global Electrical Safety Competency Leader. He is currently an Adjunct Faculty Member with the Graduate School of Advanced Safety Engineering and Management, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA, and a Principal Consultant with Electrical Safety Group Inc., Elkton, MD, USA. He has published or presented more than 100 technical papers, magazine articles, tutorials, and workshop presentations on occupational electrical safety. Mr. Floyd is a professional member of the American Society of Safety Professionals, a certified Safety Professional, a certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional, a certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional, and a registered Professional Engineer.

Title: A State by State Comparison of Occupational Electrical Fatalities

Abstract- The United States, ranking third among countries in both population and land area, is geographically and ethnically diverse. The fifty states, admitted one at a time to the Union over a period of about 175 years, reflect this diversity in historical development, population, population density, land area, and natural resources. State populations vary by as much as nearly seventy times and state land area by a factor greater than 400. Consequently, industry types, population demographics, and involvement of state governments in occupational health and safety vary among states. The 2011-2017 BLS occupational and electrical fatality data are used to identify states with higher numbers of fatal injuries and higher incidence rates. The 2011-2017 BLS data and OSHA records are reviewed to characterize worker occupations and incidents. The five states with the highest numbers of electrical fatalities are examined; similarities and differences of the five states with each other and with other states are discussed. The twelve states with the highest electrical fatality incidence rates are similarly discussed. The potential factors contributing to higher numbers of fatal electrical injuries and incidence rates are explored. These include industry type, worker demographics, climate, and state legislation and culture. Failure to reach workers and more effective ways to reach workers at risk for electrical injury are addressed.

Author- Tammy Gammon, Derek Vigstol

Bio- Tammy Gammon (SM’07) received the B.S., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA, in 1993, 1994, and 1999, respectively. From 2006 to 2014, she was the Research Manager for the IEEE/NFPA Arc Flash Research Project. Since 2003, she has been a Senior Electrical Engineer with John Matthews and Associates, Cookeville, TN, USA. Her research and analysis interests include power and power quality issues, fires of electrical origin, electrical arc and shock injuries, and product design and manufacturing. From 1999 to 2003, Tammy was a Visiting Assistant Professor at N.C. State Engineering Program at UNC-Asheville. Dr. Gammon is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina.

Bio- Derek Vigstol is the Technical Lead for NFPA electrical services. He serves as a technical resource for the development and implementation of new products in support of NFPA electrical codes and standards. Derek joined NFPA in 2015 as a Senior Electrical Specialist where he assisted in the code and standard development process for multiple NFPA electrical documents along with providing answers to technical questions from AHJs and NFPA members. Prior to joining NFPA, he was an instructor at the Minneapolis Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Center and a licensed master and journeyman electrician in the state of Minnesota. He has taught apprentice electrician students as well as provided continuing education classes for electrical license renewal in Minnesota. In 2014, Derek became the inaugural NEC Challenge Champion by proving his knowledge of the NEC against competitors from across the country. He is also a member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI).

Title: Leading Edge Safety-By-Design of a Wastewater Solids Pretreatment Facility

Abstract- More owners are requiring design/construction consultants to differentiate themselves during the proposal process regarding “Safety-By-Design”. Building Information Modeling (BIM) using 3D tools is becoming common practice and brings with it many innovative design advantages during the development of construction documents. Using third-party software, owners and designers can perform virtual walk-throughs of facilities during the design process. This presentation will include an animated tour of a Wastewater Solids Pretreatment Facility first showing the facility as how it will be built and then showing the facility how it was designed with safety as a key consideration. This world class example of comprehensive execution of “Risk Assessment Procedure” in the “initial design phase” of any project provides the forums for all related professionals in any business unit to have truly impactful input to the safety of any pre-planning long before final dollars and decisions are written in stone.

Author- Eric P. Campbell

Bio- Eric Campbell has more than 25 years of combined experience in power plant operation, electrical installation, design, and electrical engineering analysis. He has provided design of power, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and toxic gas monitoring systems for residential, institutional, commercial, and municipal applications. Eric has conducted an extensive number of engineering analysis studies and is actively involved with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1584 Working Group as well as the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). Eric is a certified Electrical Safety Instructor.

Eric attended Arizona State University and obtained his B.S.EE in 1998; he is a registered professional engineer and certified electrical safety compliance professional.

Title: Full Scale Substation Arc Flash Incident Drill

Abstract- After attending the 2017 ESW I was inspired to incorporate an Arc Flash incident in our annual facility safety drill. The scope was to have the local bomb squad set off a flash pack in a decommissioned substation to simulate an arc flash incident. None of the first responders where aware of the scope of the drill. I was the victim and none of the electrical department was made aware of the drill, including my safety watch. There were several lessons learned as well as a renewed confidence in our facilities response to such an emergency. It was well received by all and has the emergency response personnel asking to incorporate another electrical related incident for this years drill. It should be noted that these annual drills are large scale and incorporate both on site and municipal first responders Annually.

This paper was submitted and accepted by the ESW committee for the 2019 ESW, but unfortunately General Motors would not allow it to be published. We have had a draft reviewed and have support for having it published once we complete some changes. We hope to have the changes completed and approved by mid-May.

Author- Brian P Prokuda, PE, William Harris, P.E

Bio-Brian P Prokuda- Founder of Keweenaw Power Systems, Inc. in 1993 and author of several papers and former working committee member for several IEEE committees related to power quality. Currently acts as the Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the General Motors Milford, MI Proving Grounds.

Bio-William Harris Lead Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for General Motors North America

Title: NFPA 70E-2021 Edition Proposed Changes

Abstract- Learn what the significant changes to NFPA 70E-2021 are and how they will affect you and your business.

This presentation will cover the significant proposed changes to NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. These changes will be based on actions taken at the NFPA 70E Committee's Second Draft Meeting.

Author- Paul Dobrowsky

Bio- Paul has over 40 years of experience in electrical and occupational safety, machinery and equipment standards, electrical construction, maintenance, program and policy development, instructing, and over 15 years enforcing electrical codes and standards. He is a Licensed Master Electrician, IAEI Certified Electrical Inspector, certified as an OSHA Construction Safety and Health Instructor, and a senior member of IEEE. Paul is actively involved with many organizations such as ASSP, ASTM, IAEI, IEEE, NFPA, UL and their standards activities. Paul is a member of NEC CMP5, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 79. He enjoys combining the experience and background information gained in standards committee work with developing and instructing educational programs.

Title: But It Was Just a Little Shock

Abstract- The perception still exists that ‘just a little shock’ passing through the human body poses no threat of harm. While whatever harm that occurs to the body frequently cannot be quantified for any given incident, sometimes that harm can manifest itself in unanticipated ways.There is still a perception among many people both within and outside of the electrical industry that electrical shock is an essentially harmless occupational hazard. When confronted with the realities of what can occur to the human body as a result of direct contact with electricity there is frequently a tendency to minimize the hazard or an attempt to quantify the shock as ‘minor’.While no two shock incidents are the same, we know that intensity, duration and path of the shock, combined with combined with body composition and other considerations all play into the amount of damage that can occur as a result of an electrical contact. Still, the actual amount of harm is difficult to quantify because much of any resultant damage is internal and not always immediately life altering. This case study discusses an incident where some of the actual harm suffered from an electrical shock was immediately apparent and life-altering and yet an effort was still made to minimize the potential severity of the shock.

Author- Wes Mozley

Bio-Wes Mozley An industrial electrician by trade, Wes has spent over 39 years working in all aspects of the electrical trade.

After serving a five-year apprenticeship and working several years as an industrial electrician, Wes moved into supervision, followed by positions in electrical inspection, electrical design, contract management, quality engineering, maintenance engineering and electrical engineering, and currently coordinates the arc flash modeling process for a large national laboratory.

Wes also teaches electrical Code, theory and safety courses all around the country and was a faculty member in the electrical trades department of Central New Mexico Community College for over 35 years .

In addition to a journeyman’s license and contractor’s license, Wes is an ICC certified electrical inspector, holds a certificate in maintenance management from the University of Wisconsin and is a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Planner.

Title: HOW TO SELL AN INVESTMENT IN ELECTRICAL SAFETY & MAINTENANCE (to non-electrical types)

Abstract- Building and maintaining a complete Electrical Safety Program requires a lot of investment in time and money. NFPA 70E also requires systems to be “Properly Maintained” before they can be considered as in Normal Operation. But when budgets are tightly managed and the budget holders aren’t electrically inclined, how does one sell the need (and cost) of

required to develop and maintain a good electrical safety and maintenance program? This paper will describe the approach utilized at one facility for over a decade to make sure that Electrical Safety & Maintenance was ingrained as part of the culture and budgetary process. (The intent here is really to help technical types do a better job of explaining & selling the requirements in a manner that the leadership group can relate to. In my experience, maintenance and engineering types struggle to get buy-in on their ideas and needs and they get frustrated, but a lot of it is because they are explaining it wrong or just giving up too quickly.

Author- Greg Drewiske

Bio-Greg W. Drewiske, P.E. has held various corporate and mill level engineering positions with Consolidated Papers, StoraEnso, NewPage Corporation, and Verso Corporation over the past 28 years. Greg is presently the Engineering and Capital Manager for the Verso Wisconsin Rapids Mill. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Wisconsin. Greg has been an IEEE member since 1987, and is currently a Senior Member. He is a past Chairman of the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) Process Control, Electrical & Information Division PLC Subcommittee, past Chairman of the IEEE Pulp and Paper Industry Committee (PPIC) Drives and Control Systems Subcommittee and past Chairman of the IEEE PPIC National Committee. He has authored and presented technical papers at TAPPI, IEEE Pulp and Paper Conference, and IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop. From 2006 until 2016 he led the Wisconsin Rapids Mill arc flash remediation effort. Since 2012, he has led the Verso Corporate Electrical Safety Committee. He graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.

Title: Best Practice: Presentations, Training and Support Material

Abstract- Presentations offer an opportunity for us to educate or persuade an audience about a given subject. For many, it is the dreaded quarterly report. For others it is building a case for why our company (or client) should invest in a product, service or concept. Or, maybe the presentation takes the form of electrical safety training and education. Regardless the focus of the presentation, there are some best practices when creating presentations and support materials that can make them more engaging, more memorable, more impactful. Following the author’s 2019 Electrical Safety Workshop paper (Best Practices for Safety Labels & Signage) many of the questions and comments from the audience focused on how the sign and label best practices related to designing training slide decks and support materials. There are, indeed many best practices that are common between the two mediums. However, in the author’s opinion, there are several critical practices that are unique to designing and delivering effective presentations. By comparing ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2009 (Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training), to best practices from Dale Carnegie and Presentation Zen, this paper will seek to provide the reader with practical, actionable ways to create more impactful, memorable presentations and support materials. Although the concepts are universal, we will concentrate on presentations in the context of electrical safety training and education.

Author- Tim Rohrer

Bio- Tim Rohrer is Founder and President of Exiscan, LLC, manufacturer inspection windows for infrared, visual and ultrasonic inspection.Tim is a CMPR (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional), and Level 2 Thermographer who earned his BA from Providence College. With over 15 years in the predictive maintenance industry, he has written and published dozens technical papers, magazine articles and tutorials, and is a sought-after presenter at electrical and predictive maintenance conferences. He has been a Working Group Member of several standards for electrical equipment design, arc flash and safety and is a member of the IEEE Standards Association.

Title: Expanding Workplace Electrical Safety Standards to Non-Electrical Jobs

Abstract- In 2018 ESFI examined 1,004 OSHA cases of electrical injury that occurred between January 1, 2001 and June 28, 2017 and discovered that 64% of all electrical fatalities occurred in non-electrical occupations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, between 2011 and 2017 “White, non-Hispanic” accounted for an average of 68% of electrical fatalities and “Hispanic or Latino” accounted for an average of 24% of the electrical fatalities. During the same period, “White, non-Hispanic” and “Hispanic or Latino” accounted for 16% and 79% of the workforce respectively; “Hispanic or Latino” workers disproportionately experience electrically related workplace fatalities. NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace was first created in 1976 to assist OSHA in creating electrical safety standards and has helped create a safer work environment for many qualified workers. While NFPA 70E mentions unqualified persons, its scope is not meant to create a standard for workers who do not interact with energized electrical equipment as their regular tasks. ESFI believes that in order to reduce the number of electrically related fatalities in the workplace, a new standard or annex of NFPA 70E needs to be created for the average non-electrical worker with a focus on visuals and non-technical explanation of common electrical hazards all occupations may come in contact with. By creating this standard and distributing it in multiple languages, including English and Spanish, the public’s understanding of the potential dangers of electricity can increase and lead to a further decrease in electrical injuries and fatalities.

Author- Brett Brenner

Bio- Brett Brenner is President of the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI). Appointed as President in 2005, he has developed aggressive marketing and awareness campaigns to advance electrical safety. Such accesses have established ESFI as the primary source for unbiased electrical safety information to reduce the instances of fires, injuries, and deaths.

Mr. Brenner is a graduate of Radford University and is currently serving on the National Fire Protection Association’s Educational Messages Advisory Council and Underwriters Laboratories Consumer Advisory Council.

Title: Best Practices for Engaging Safety Professionals on Electrical Topics

Abstract- Electrical hazards are found in nearly every workplace, yet many safety professionals are not equipped with the background necessary to navigate some of the technical issues required to mitigate them. This creates challenges when implementing electrical safety programs and making sure electrical hazards are addressed with the priority they deserve. A survey of more than 450 professionals was conducted to better understand the state of electrical safety at facilities across a wide representation of industries. This survey examined topics such as how frequently electrical incidents and near-misses are reported, comfort level identifying electrical hazards, and responsibility for electrical safety training, budget and decisions. Challenges faced when implementing electrical safety programs and technology, and the most important considerations when making a purchase were investigated. Familiarity with various electrical safety standards, organizations, and methodologies, along with where safety professionals are seeking information is also measured. By better understanding how safety professionals obtain information and how decisions on electrical safety are made, the industry can optimize the information they provide. This information is also important to consider as electrical safety technology and solutions are being developed, because solutions that address the greatest challenges are more likely to be adopted. By engaging all stakeholders in electrical safety decisions, there is likely to be more success advancing the electrical safety culture and reducing workplace injury rates.

Author- Rachel Bugaris

Bio-Rachel Bugaris is a Business Development Manager at Panduit Corp., where her work focuses on electrical safety solutions for the workplace. With a background in Research and Development, she has worked with many industrial organizations to develop standards and best practices for safety technology. Rachel participates in several UL and IEEE standards working groups and is Secretary of the IEEE Electrical Safety Committee.

Title: Matching Arc Rated PPE to the Hazard: Why Does it Work?

Abstract- With the updates in NFPA 70E, ASTM and IEEE standards many questions have been raised on different equipment configurations. PPE testing predated all these standards. Why do the standards developed in the 1980;s and 1990's still work to provide protection? This will offer significant research some previously published and some new to answer the questions and offer insights in practical understanding gathered from research, testing, and accident investigations. The presentation will discuss issues with testing and matching to hazard assessment along with how arcs in equipment work vs. how arcs work in a lab.

Author- Hugh Hoagland, Marcia Eblen

Bio- Hugh Hoagland is among the world’s foremost experts on arc testing and electrical safety. He is the senior managing partner and co-founder of e-Hazard, a leading electrical safety training and consulting firm, and the founder of ArcWear, which does 90% of the world’s arc flash testing of protective apparel. As an R & D Director at NASCO, he helped invent arc rated raingear and arc flash face shield materials, and he holds several patents related to arc flash protection. Hugh serves on many international standards committees

including NFPA, ASTM, IEEE, IEC, and has helped develop electrical and flash fire safety legislation and standards in the U.S., Europe and internationally. He has trained over 50,000 line-workers, managers and electricians at large electric users and electric utilities, and is a featured speaker at safety conferences. He is an associate editor for the IEEE Electrical Safety Committee and a Senior Member of IEEE, and has published more than sixty articles and papers on arc flash, electrical safety and PPE

Bio- Marcia Eblen has more than 30 years of experience as an electrical engineer encompassing nuclear power plant design and maintenance, high voltage and high power laboratory testing, arc flash hazard modeling and assessments, and arc flash training and testing. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in California. She served 30 years at Pacific Gas & Electric in a variety of leadership positions, including Principle Grounding Engineer – Team Leader. Most recently she served as Arc Flash Program – Technical Leader, FR Clothing Program – Technical Leader and Electrical Contact Incident Investigations – Technical Leader. She is an active member of several ASTM and IEEE committees and has authored publications on arc flash testing.

Title: Human Performance, Error Precursors and the Tool Kit

Abstract- Electrical Safety is imperative to maintain success in any work environment where the threat of danger and injury may exist. An electrical safety involves humans and their performance determines the success of the task or job. The Human Performance Factors which are constantly in motion during the work evolution affect the safety of the individual, fellow workers and reputation of the company.

Human Performance Issues (HPI) affect each electrical worker and employee. These HPI are the basis of a safety culture which has a foundation of fundamentals as its basis and builds upward. When the HPI tools are internalized into the daily duties to begin a task and they are propagated throughout an organization then employees have an edge. The edge they have is identifying human performance traps through heightened awareness. This leads to a higher mental and visual acuity to identify hazards.

Human Performance has two components which need to be implemented for success.

1. Foundational Tools.

These tools are used each time work begins and affect all workers all the time when performing any task or job.

2. Situational Tools.

These tools are used based on the specific needs for accomplishing the task or job.

The opportunity to learn and implement Human Performance Tools as improvements into an electrical safety program will develop a culture of increased safety compliance, safe work practices and improved teamwork. Training and developing Human Performance skills is the greatest investment for an improved work culture shift which develops electrical safety

leaders.An electrical safety program involves the electrical worker who is human. He makes assumptions and errors which can lead to either the electrical worker personally compromising his own well-being or his coworkers. The electrical worker who identifies human performance issues through awareness has an extra margin for eliminating HPI traps.

Author- Robert J Spang, Nichole D. Spang

Bio-Robert Spang is the Lead of the Construction/Temporary Utilities Group with Bechtel National, Inc. at the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) Project. He is NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP), WTP Project Subject Matter Expert (SME) for their Electrical Safety Program and the Construction Site Authority Having Jurisdiction

Bio-Nichole Spang was recently been the Safety Manager with Patriot Fire at the Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) Project. She has been an Industrial Safety Lead at the WTP Project in Washington with Bechtel for 9 years. She has earned her GSP. Nichole is a graduate of Montana Tech, University of Montana.

Nichole has participated at the IEEE ESW and has taught with her husband the electrical safety construction tutorial in 2016.Nichole has over 10 years of experience in the field of Industrial Safety for mining sites in Montana and construction sites in Washington. She has served in two branches of the armed services in the United States Navy and United States Army. Nichole has co-authored numerous corporate procedures for the WTP Project Safety Program.

Title: Good Things Can Come From Bad Events

Abstract- Good things can come from bad events. It doesn’t lessen the pain or consequence but can prove to be a coping mechanism to continue on into a happy and fulfilling life. Such is the case of Craig Kroon Van Diest. A young 18-year-old helping a neighbor install a CB antenna on his home in 1978. In the process of placing the 60’ ground plane antenna on the top of a 40’ triangular tower he came into contact with a newly installed 115 kV line along the boundary of the backyard. His misunderstanding of the hazard and the lack of warnings from the local utility added up to change his life forever. He struggled in the most engaging and friendly way the rest of his life gladly sharing his lessons learned. Quietly taking solace in the fact that his incident resulted in simple changes made in the utility industry that have since saved countless lives from a similar fate. Good things can come from bad events but this is no reason to wait for an event to occur before making needed changes. Examining the lessons learned from this one event in 1978 and an honest look at what misunderstood hazards may exist in many facilities today can assist companies and utilities alike in making positive changes before unfortunate events can occur.

Author- Robert S LeRoy, CESCP CUSP

Bio-Robert LeRoy, CESCP CUSP is an electrical safety advocate. Leveraging his 47 years experience in electrical construction, maintenance and utilities he assists global clients in examining their electrical safety programs and processes to recognize any hidden hazards

that may exist. Moving beyond regulations to embrace best practices these clients are making necessary changes before incidents can occur.

Title: Proposed Methodology for Applying IEEE1584-2018 Equations for LV Current Limiting Fuse

Abstract- The 2018 edition of IEEE 1584 Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations added electrode orientation as a significant variable in incident energy calculations. Because the fuse equations of the 2002 edition were developed with test results from only one of the configurations, they were moved from the body of the Guide to an Annex. To better calculate the significant reduction in incident energy that is possible with current limiting fuses, the new model allows the use of fuse let through data in the incident energy calculation. However, since arcing faults typically have imbalanced currents, the clearing time of the fuses can be different in each phase for low fault currents resulting in different rates of energy delivery. This paper will recommend a method for using current limiting let through data and propose a method for applying the standard equations to address the issues of current imbalance and the single pole nature of fuses.

Author- Mike Lang, Dr. Wei-Jen Lee, Albert Marroquin, J T Sheehan

Bio-Mike Lang works with Mersen, in Roswell, GA. In his 25 years with the company he’s held various field engineering positions and currently serves as principal field engineer. As part of Mersen's arc flash research team he conducted several hundred arc flash tests. A member of the IEEE 1584 working group, he has participated with the IEEE/NFPA Arc Flash Collaborative Research and Testing Project by serving on the Research Testing and Planning Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee. He currently is serving as co-chair of the Steering Committee of the IEEE/NFPA Arc Flash Collaborative Research and Testing Project.

Title: Identifying critical success factors for improving electrical safety in a power distribution utility

Abstract- Distribution utility workers are at a high risk of electrical hazards due to the nature of their work. Often performing physically demanding work for long hours to meet the deadlines in unforgiving environments, the utility workers suffer high number of deaths due to electrocution per year. The situation is worsened especially as the workers have to work on bare overhead lines spreading out over a large geographical area with minimal supervision. This is evidenced in the distribution utility considered in this paper since the utility has lost ten (10) workers from year 2013 to 2018 due to electrocutions while working on overhead lines. Therefore, this paper attempts to identify critical success factors for improving electrical safety within the utility company through careful analysis of the fatalities and work place practices in order to rectify the short comings to prevent future incidents. Further, feedback from health & safety representatives of the company are also obtained through a semi-formal questionnaire and the results are examined to supplement the findings of the accident analysis.

Author- K.K.N. Prabath Karunarathna

Bio-K.K.N. Prabath Karunarathna is an electrical engineer currently working as a safety engineer in Ceylon Electricity Board which is the state power utility in Sri Lanka. He graduated from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2013 and have held positions including design & estimation engineer and installation engineer. He has also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Electrical Installations from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2015 and a Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety from University of Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2017.

Title: Are You As Safe As You Think? How NFPA 70B Addresses the Reliaability Requirements of NFPA 70E

Abstract- NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, clearly addresses electrical safety workplace practices for both electrical and non-electrical workers during installation, maintenance and operation of electrical equipment. Part of the requirements involve assuring that the various electrical components and the related equipment function as expected. Electrical system protective devices must work properly for the incident energy calculations to be accurate. Any change can result in the invalidation of designed electrical safety requirements, especially regarding shock, arc flash or arc blast hazards. The unexpected failure of any of the protective devices can result in a catastrophic event affecting lives, plant productivity and regulatory agency actions. NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, offers proven solutions for achieving close compliance with these stringent safety requirements as well as providing solid guidelines to improve plant reliability and productivity. How should these recommendations be implemented and how are the costs easily justified in overall effectiveness of a modern electrical safety program.

Author- James R. White

Bio-James (Jim) R. White, Vice President of Training Services, has worked for Shermco Industries Inc. since 2001. He is a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) and a NETA Level IV Senior Technician. Jim is NETA’s principle member on NFPA Technical Committee NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, NETA’s principle representative on National Electrical Code® (NEC®) Code-Making Panel (CMP) 13, and represents NETA on ASTM International Technical Committee F18 Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers. Jim is Shermco Industries’ principal member on NFPA Technical Committee for NFPA 70B: Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance and represents AWEA (American Wind Energy Association) on the ANSI/ISEA Standard 203 Secondary Single-Use Flame Resistant Protective Clothing for Use Over Primary Flame Resistant Protective Clothing. An IEEE Senior Member, Jim received the IEEE/IAS/PCIC Electrical Safety Excellence Award in 2011 and NETA’s Outstanding Achievement Award in 2013. Jim was Chairman of the IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop in 2008 and is currently Vice-Chair for the IEEE /IAS/PCIC Safety Subcommittee.

Title: Complacency is your Enemy: Anatomy of an Arc Flash Incident and Lessons Learned.

Abstract- On May 3, 2015 a serious electrical incident occurred at one of the Department of Energy’s national laboratories. Preventative maintenance was being performed on 13.8 kV switchgear, which included the task of cleaning individual switchgear cubicles. A wireman unknowingly entered an energized cubicle in order to clean it with a commercial spray cleaner. When he proceeded to spray the cleaner on to the energized components, he suffered severe injuries from the resulting arc flash and blast. This paper and presentation will review the discussions, thought process, and planning decisions made from the facility perspective. These factors unknowingly added increased risk to this work activity. It will detail the event from the worker’s perspective and examine how risk factors were identified prior to the incident without being addressed. Risk control measures were never put in place to prevent the likelihood of occurrence. Finally, it will describe the details leading up to the incident, the incident itself, the response, and lessons learned. The impact and value of incorporating lessons learned associated with this event into your electrical safety program emphasizes the importance of active thinking towards reducing the likelihood of similar incidents.

Author- Tommy R. Martinez

Bio-Tommy R. Martinez is a technical staff member at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He graduated from New Mexico State University in 2005 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He started his career as a Facility Design Electrical Engineer at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center, and has 10 years of experience in designing and maintaining a laboratory facility. He has 15 years of experience in the field of Electrical Safety and has served as the Division Electrical Safety Officer for one of the major programmatic divisions at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), the Accelerator Operations Technology Division, and was the Facility Division Electrical Safety Officer for the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center. Mr. Martinez is currently the Deputy Chief Electrical Safety Officer at Los Alamos National Laboratory, has over 10 years of experience serving on LANL's top level of Electrical Safety Authority Having Jurisdiction, the Electrical Safety Committee, and has served as a leader in the development and implementation of the Electrical Safety Program at LANL. Mr. Martinez is a leader in the implementation of risk assessment in electrical safety programs at LANL and across the DOE complex.

Title: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the Electrical Inspector

Abstract- A discussion of PPE usage as it applies to electrical inspectors inspecting energized electrical equipment. Review of a survey of electrical inspectors as to their use or availability to PPE. Explore the mindset of the electrical inspector as to if this is a legitimate concern during their daily inspection routines.

Author- Joseph Wages, Jr.

Bio-Joseph Wages, Jr., is the Technical Advisor, Education, Codes and Standards for IAEI. He previously served as the Education, Codes and Standards Coordinator for the past 3 years for the IAEI. He represents IAEI on NFPA’s NEC Code Making Panel-2 for the 2020 NEC. He previously represented IAEI on NFPA’s NEC Code Making Panel-3 for the 2014 and 2017 NEC. He also serves on the UL Electrical Council and on several UL Technical Standard Panels.Joseph serves as the staff liaison for IAEI with the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), Professional Affordable Continuing Education (PACE) and with the National Association of State Contractors Licensed Association (NASCLA). The IREC partnership helps distribute training to inspectors and installers towards Code compliant Photovoltaic installations. The PACE partnership helps to bring IAEI electrical educational material to electrical professionals seeking online training opportunities. Likewise, the NASCLA partnership helps in the development of state licensing exams for electricians throughout the country.Joseph holds a master and journeyman’s electrical license. He is an ICC Certified Building Official and holds certifications as building plans examiner, building inspector, chief building code analyst and one and two-family dwelling inspector. He is also an IAEI Certified Electrical Inspector for one- and two-family dwellings as well as an IAEI International Office instructor.

Title: Lighting Jobs: Easy Work or Easy Death

Abstract- Work on lights and lighting circuits continues to be a serious hazard that is injuring and killing workers. Workers all too often choose to work on or near energized circuits without taking the necessary steps to create an electrically safe work condition or properly protect themselves from the hazards. Supervisors and managers often consider lighting work to be very easy or basic and, thus, fail to provide the proper instruction and guidance to their electrical workers. This paper sheds light on the issues with work practice solutions as well as design and installation solutions. The review will include the several code changes in recent years intended to design out the hazards. Guidance is provided to help recognize earlier installations or non-compliant installations and how to correct them with a particular discussion on energized neutral issues. The authors also provide a review of (#) fatalities and injuries while performing work on lighting to reinforce the seriousness of the issue.

Author- Michael Kovacic, Karl Cunningham

Bio-Michael Kovacic is an Occupational Safety Consultant with 28 years experience. He has managed teams for electrical safety assessments, is involved in development of database applications for the industry, and participates in flash hazard risk assessment projects for all types and sizes of installations. Mr. Kovacic has experience in incident investigation and legal assistance, and has authored detailed electrical safety and LOTO programs for major corporations, private and governmental facilities worldwide. His written programs include globally applicable documents that reconcile the differences between NFPA 70E and EN 50110 and as well as the ANSI and IEC differences. He is a member of IAEI, IEEE, NFPA and a voting member on the ASTM F-18 Committee. Michael is recognized in the OSHA Subpart S preamble, and has published in Occupational Hazards Magazine and ASSE Safely Made, as well as an editor for Illustrated Guide to Electrical

Safety, 5th and 6th editions, among other publications. He has been a past presenter at IEEE Electrical Safety Workshops and is a regular presenter at the United Steelworkers annual safety workshop.

Bio-Karl Cunningham earned his BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 1983 and later learned to wire a receptacle. He has global experience in project design, maintenance and safety having been a plant and project engineer, mega-project manager and electrical maintenance manager around the world. He also served as an apprentice program coordinator, evaluator and instructor for 14 years earlier in his career. Karl is on Code Making Panel 12 of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and the Technical Committees of NFPA 70B Electrical Maintenance and NFPA 70E Electrical Workplace Safety. He is a member of the IEEE and on the IEEE 463 workgroup for Electrolytic Cell Zone Safety. He has previously presented at IEEE ESW, published in American Society of Engineering Education, and in the International Aluminium Industry journal.Karl has been the responsible engineer for the electrical safety programs at his facilities for 26 of his 35 year career; all without having any electrically related injuries. He has managed electrical safety audits for facilities throughout the USA, Iceland, China, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Norway, and Canada involving commercial and heavy industrial facilities including mining & metals, refinery, pulp & paper, auto manufacturing, dairy food processing, hotels, seaway, power generation and restaurant facilities.

Title: Electrical Safety Programs and the Value in partnering with the Safety Professionals

Abstract- Managing a compliant and effective Electrical Safety Program (ESP) can be a challenge in the industrial workplace. A large contributing factor is that historically, the ESP has been assigned to electrical technical and / or maintenance capabilities and although electrical engineers and craft leaders, technicians, etc. are experienced and knowledgeable about many elements of the ESP, these individuals are generally not experienced with all of the compliance aspects and ownership responsibilities required for managing a sustainable safety program. The intent of the NFPA 70E standard is that the ESP should be managed as part of an employer’s existing safety management system (note: pending one exists) and along with other life critical safety programs like Control of Hazardous Energy, Confined Space Entry Operations, etc. and not siloed away separately. This paper highlights the value in establishing a partnership with the Safety & Health Professionals (S&H) to create, manage and sustain an effective ESP and discusses the comparative advantages that S&H Professionals have to offer that make this collaboration both necessary and worthwhile for the organization.

Author- Jeremy Presnal, Greg Maberry, Herb Houston

Bio-Jeremy Presnal graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety & Health Management. He started his career as a Safety Specialist in the electric utility industry in 2004 and served in various safety leadership roles supporting power generation plants and major capital expansion projects. In 2015, he joined a petrochemical company to lead the refineries field safety and occupational health teams, OSHA VPP and co-chaired the Electrical Safety Task Force. In the fall of

2017, he transferred over to the company’s Building Products business as a Division Safety & Health Manager and is a member of the Corporate ESWP Technical Committee. He is a member IEEE and past speaker at ESW 2019, a professional member of ASSP (American Society of Safety Professionals), an advisory committee member of the ASSP UPS (Utilities Practice Specialty) and serves as the UPS Technical Questions Coordinator and UPS Awards & Honors Chair. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Electrical Safety Professional (CESCP), Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST), OSHA VPP Special Government Employee (SGE) and holds other board-certified professional safety designations

Title: DC Arc Flash Testing and Analysis at 600 V

Abstract- A transit company in British Columbia, Canada operates over 96% of the region’s bus service including state-of-the-art clean diesel buses and zero-emission trolleys. For the interest of their workers in the event of arc flash incidents, it wanted to ensure that they are adequately protected when working live at the 600 VDC trolley overhead lines as well as in the rectifier stations.At the time of the study, limited information was available on DC arc flash. As a result, laboratory testing was conducted and empirical equations were derived to predict incident energy released from DC arcs, as applicable to the company’s system and operating scenarios. Kinectrics performed a total of 68 tests for the company at 600 VDC. The authors would like to present the findings to the IEEE committee, including how the test was setup, various configurations considered and all assumptions made.

In the paper, results from the equations will be compared against raw test data as well as other existing DC arc hazard analysis methodologies. The authors will provide recommendations on what to do and which existing methodology to use under different situations.

Author- Kenneth Cheng

Title: Explaining Ventricular Fibrillation in Simple Electrical Terminology

Abstract- Electrical workers spend a lot of time working on or around energized electrical circuits doing trouble shooting and other tasks. This exposes them to the real hazards of electrical shock. This can have the effect of a slight tingle to death. When the currents flowing through the body from a shock are in the range of 75 to 100 ma, Ventricular Fibrillation (V-fib) can occur. This medical condition can be fatal if not treated in time. This paper will attempt to explain this event in simple electrical terminology that most all electrical workers can understand. While this description is not completely medically accurate, it has been verified by a doctor who specializes in cardiology as an accurate description of what is going on. He explained that there are a lot of

other medical things happening in the body that will fully describe this condition. But those are beyond the understanding of most electrical workers and the scope of this paper.The purpose of this paper is to educate the general electrical worker, in simple electrical terminology, on just what is involved when you get Ventricular Fibrillation as a result of a severe shock.

Author- Joe Rachford

Bio-Joe Rachford is an Electrical Safety Consultant with e-Hazard in Louisville, KY. He teaches both Low Voltage and High Voltage classes as well as performs electrical safety audits and develops skills based qualification forms for maintenance workers.

Title: Teslas approach and methods toward electrical safety

Abstract- In this paper I will attempt to discover what approach and safety measure methods were taken by Nicola Tesla in the early years of the Electrical revolution. Tesla was an inventor of many different devices and machines but is most noted for his electrical inventions. A very unknown and perhaps unimportant topic of the day was electrical safety. The dangers of electricity were still in the early stages of understanding. At the time there also was a war between AC and DC distribution systems. Thomas Edison was a proponent of the continuous current system (DC) and did some very questionable things in an attempt to prove the dangers of the AC system. This included electrocuting animals and significantly worse, inmates. Tesla on the other hand would allow alternating currents to pass through his own body on a regular basis as he felt it rejuvenated his DNA, gave him greater energy, and increased his mental capacity. This war inadvertently drove the journey and understanding of electrical safety. Through this research we will explore what if any approach Nicola Tesla took toward making the electrical system safe for maintenance personnel and the end users.

Author- Chris Varaljai

Bio-Licensed 442A Electrician working at Arcelormittal Dofasco in Hamilton Ontario Canada. Dofasco Electrical Standards Committee Representative. Interested in electrical everything most of my life. Third generation electrician.

Title: Safety Solution to Reduce Electrical Accident Injuries

Abstract- How can we increase the occupational health & safety for persons working with electricity? This question has been the focus of our research over the last two years. Having a dedicated team of experts from various disciplines, we engineered an all-in-one solution to minimize the effects of current contacts. To ensure utmost functionality of our system, we conducted several field tests with persons working in the electricity business for over a year. Our product is a life-saving, portable, intelligent and sophisticated solution for all persons working with electricity. The smart E-textile shirt recognizes when the wearer has an electrical accident and turns off nearby electrical sources and alarms emergency medical services. Our complete system drastically increases the safety when working with dangerous voltages.

With this, the worldwide stricter occupational safety requirements can be implemented, and the employer's duty of care regulations can be met.

Author- Nicole Burtscher, Ulrich Klapper

Bio-Nicole started her professional career at WALDNER Laboreinrichtungen GmbH in Germany in the international sales department in 2009. She joined the ADRESYS team in 2018, being responsible for marketing & sales.

Bio-Ulrich started his professional career in KES in Austria in 1986. He was a developer at Neutrik until 1992 and joint the OMICRON electronics Group in 1998 as Product Manager. He has been CEO of ADRESYS since 2017 then, a subsidiary of the OMICRON electronics Group.

Title: Understanding the Effect of Electrode Configuration on Incident Energy and Arc Flash Boundary

Abstract- The 2018 update to the IEEE-1584 Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations has introduced new electrode configurations that can drastically affect incident energy calculations and labeling. It is generally understood that at typical working distances, HCB will produce a higher incident energy than VCBB, which will produce a higher incident energy than VCB with all other parameters equal. However, there is a counter-intuitive trend for the Arc Flash Boundary, such that the boundary distance for HCB is often lower than the boundary for VCBB and VCB. This suggests that there is some distance from the arc at which the HCB incident energy will be lower than the VCBB and VCB incident energy.

The electrode configuration will also affect the magnitude of arcing current, which may result in varying fault clearing times depending on which electrode configuration is selected. Therefore, it is not always intuitive which electrode configuration will result in the highest calculated incident energy at a single location. This paper will explore arc flash boundaries for various equipment types to determine the distance at which HCB will no longer produce the highest incident energy result. This paper will also discuss the implications of arcing current and fault clearing time that challenge the assumption that HCB will yield the worst case incident energy followed by VCBB. For equipment that may have multiple electrode configurations, these effects should be considered if the worst case incident energy and arc flash boundary are to be reported in an arc flash report and label.

Author- Adam Reeves, Mark Freyenberger, Michael Hodder

Bio-Adam Reeves received a BSEE from the University of Maryland and joined Eaton in 2012. Mr. Reeves is currently working as Lead Power Systems Engineer for Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services and Systems. His main responsibilities include performing power system studies and training regarding short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and power quality. Mr. Reeves is the Chairman of Eaton’s Arc Flash Committee and is responsible for the standardization and improvement of arc flash methods at Eaton Electrical. He is a member of the IEEE and a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland.

Bio-Mark Freyenberger received a BSEE from Kansas State University in 2007 and joined Eaton in 2013. Mr. Freyenberger is currently working as Power Systems Engineer Project Leader for Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services and Systems. His main responsibilities include performing power system studies, training regarding electrical safety, and project management for national accounts. He is a member of the IEEE and registered a Professional Engineer in six states

Bio-Michael Hodder received a BASc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 1977. Mr. Hodder is currently working as an Advisory Power Systems Engineer for Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services and Systems. His main responsibilities include performing power system studies and training regarding electrical safety and power system studies. Mr. Hodder is a member of Eaton’s National Safety Council. He is also a member of the Technical Committee on Workplace Electrical Safety (CSA Z462). He is a member of the IEEE Industrial Application Society and is a registered Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario.

Title: The Bottom Line - Live parts to which an employee may be exposed shall be deenergized.

Abstract- This paper not only identifies the conditions in which deenergized equipment is mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 29 CFR 1910.333(A)(1); it also identifies when energized work is allowed by OSHA under the same standard, and where energization is not allowed based on letters of interpretation and other OSHA standards. The deenergization of live parts is subordinate on conditions that make it unnecessary in many cases. This paper will looks at the OSHA conditions in which energization is allowed that took effect on December 4, 1990 and uses more recent regulations (1910.165, 1926.56), Clinical Standards, Enforcement Policy and Inspection Procedures, and letters of interpretation (June 24, 1992 , April 30, 1995, December 19, 2006 and 2012) to remove those conditions.

OSHA and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as well as others, require employers to protect their employees from electrical hazards in the workplace. In order to protect workers, there must be a strong emphasis on performing work on equipment in a deenergized state. This paper will focuses on the conditions listed in 29 CFR 1910.333(A)(1) which allow equipment to be worked on in an energized state when deenergizaton:

• Introduces additional or increased hazards

• Is infeasible due to equipment design or

• Operational limitations

Once the disclaimers are removed from deenergized work, the only requirement left is to work on equipment in an electrically safe work condition – off and controlled.

Author- Timothy L. Gauthier

Bio-Timothy L. Gauthier, CESCP, CESW, is Project Manager and Senior Training Instructor of AVO Training Institute, Inc., Dallas, Texas, has over 42 years of industrial facilities electrical equipment and systems experience. Mr. Gauthier is a General Motors Electrical Health and Safety Certified Manager, NFPA CESCP and CESW, an active member of IEEE, ASSE, ASTM, IAEI, NSC, and NFPA. He is responsible for teaching the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, OSHA Electrical Safety, Grounding and Bonding, Motor Controls and Starters, and several specialized electrical safety and maintenance courses. Mr. Gauthier is IEEE IAS PPFIC TSSC (Industry Applications Society - Pulp, Paper and Forest Industries Conference – Training, Safety, Standards, and Codes) Secretary, IEEE IAS ESW (Industry Applications Society - Electrical Safety Workshop) IEEE IAS ESW Executive Committee Member – Chair Corporate Sponsorship, IEEE IAS PCIC (Industry Applications Society - Petroleum & Chemical Industry Committee) IEEE P45 Working Group for Electrical Installations on Shipboard - Vice Chair and Secretary, IEEE P45.1 – Design – Secretary, IEEE P45.4 – Marine Sectors and Mission Systems – Secretary, IEEE P45.5 – Safety Considerations - Chair and Secretary, IEEE P45.6 – Electrical Testing – Chair, IEEE 841 – IEEE Standard for Petroleum and Chemical Industry-Premium-Efficiency, Severe-Duty, Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled (TEFC) Squirrel Cage Induction Motors-370kW (500 hp) – Work-group member, and IEEE 1458 – Recommended Practice for the Selection, Field Testing, and Life Expectancy of Molded Case Circuit Breakers for Industrial Applications – Work-group member, IEEE 1584 – Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations – Work-group Member, IEEE 1814 – Recommended Practice for Electrical System Design Techniques to Improve Electrical Safety – Work-group Member, and OSHA Authorized Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Mining Train-The-Trainer.

Title: Ground-fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) - From a Standard Perspective

Abstract- Ground-fault Circuit interrupters (GFCIs), especially Class A GFCIs, have been instrumental in reducing electrocution. A tri-national North American standard governs the testing and certification requirements for Class A GFCIs in Canada, US, and Mexico. However, the standard defining the requirements for special-purpose GFCIs (SPGFCIs), which include GFCI Classes C, D and E, is only defined in the US. Moreover, installation requirements for GFCIs in Canada and the US are defined in the Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code) and the National Electrical Code (NEC) respectively. Both the certification and installation requirements for GFCI have evolved overtime. This paper will cover evolution of these requirements in both the NEC and the CEC. The physiological effect of current, theory of operation and various types of GFCIs will be explained. Finally, new issues related to GFCI protection, for example nuisance tripping and GFCI protection at frequencies other than 60 Hz will be discussed.

Author- Nehad El-Sherif, Thomas Domitrovich, Frederick P. Reyes

Bio- Nehad El-Sherif, M.Sc., P.Eng., MBA is the founder and president of MNKYBR Technologies Inc., an R&D and engineering services company. He received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (major in Power Systems and Machines) from Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt in 2001 and 2005 respectively

and an MBA from the University of Saskatchewan in 2015. In 2006, Nehad moved to Canada after accepting a scholarship award to pursue a PhD at the University of Saskatchewan. Seeking practical experience, Nehad decided to put his PhD on hold and joined the Research and Development (R&D) department at Littelfuse Startco in 2010. While working in R&D, he was involved in software and hardware design of protection relays and the certification of various products with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA). In 2013, Nehad moved to the Marketing and Product Management department at Littelfuse Startco. In this role, he authored peer-reviewed papers, technical articles, white papers and delivered technical presentations. Nehad also assisted with launching new products and the development of product roadmaps. He is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and several other professional societies and associations including IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA), IEEE Industrial Applications Society (IAS), IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES), International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) and Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers. Nehad is actively involved in the IAS and current serves on the IAS executive board as a member-at-large. He is also a member of the Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW) and the IEEE Pulp, Paper and Forest Industries Conference (PPFIC) executive committees. Nehad also serves on numerous technical committees and working groups including, NFPA 70 (NEC) CMP-2, UL STP 943 and UL 1699, IEEE-SA SCC 18, CSA Z462, CSA C22.2 No.144 standard committees, and Entertainment Services & Technology Association (ESTA) Electrical Power Working Group (EPWG). He is a registered Professional Engineer in Saskatchewan and holds two patents.

Bio-Thomas A. Domitrovich, P.E. is Vice President of Technical Sales for Eaton Corporation’s Bussmann division in Ellisville, MO. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Pennsylvania and a LEED Associate Professional. Thomas began his career in 1990 with Gilbert Commonwealth in Reading PA as an Electrical Engineer working in Industrial Power Systems, Fossil and Nuclear power generation power distribution systems analysis and design. Thomas joined Eaton Corporation in 1996 and has held various roles within Eaton in business areas of Power Quality and Residential Products working with customers on systems solutions for construction of industrial, commercial and residential power systems. Thomas manages Application Engineers focusing on overcurrent and over voltage protection, safety, codes and standards. Thomas is an active member of various organizations including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and others. He is the NEMA principle member on Code Making Panel 2 for the development of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) and NEMA alternate member on NFPA 73, “Standard for Electrical Inspections for Existing Dwelling Units”. He also sits on Eaton’s GreenLeaf panel representing the electrical business managing Eaton’s sustainability product labeling efforts encompassing the Electrical and Industrial business sectors

Bio- Frederick P. Reyes is the Principal Engineer (PDE) at UL LLC (Underwriters Laboratories Inc) for Special Protection Devices. He received his Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook in 2005. Frederick joined UL LLC in January of 2006 as an entry level Engineer to his present position as PDE for the past 4 years to present. Fred’s expertise includes Low Voltage Transformers, Wiring Devices, Ground Fault – Electric Vehicle personnel protection systems for grounded/isolated system, and AC - PVDC Arc Fault protection. Fred’s responsibilities include maintaining the consistency of UL product safety certification requirements,

representing UL’s safety mission at industry technical council meetings, technical standards development related to Special Protective Devices including the following UL Standards for Safety:

- UL 943 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) UL 943B Appliance Leakage-Circuit Interrupters (ALCI) Subject 943C Outline for Special Purpose Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (SPGFCI - Class C,

D, and E) UL 1699 Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (includes Leakage Circuit Device Interrupters) Subject 1699A Outlet Branch Circuit Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (OBC AFCI. UL 1699B Photovoltaic (PV) DC Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (PV-DCAFCI) UL 2231-1/2 Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuit for use in

Charging Systems. UL 1053 Ground Fault Sensing and Relaying Equipment (GFSRE) UL 1022 Line Isolation Monitors (LIM) UL 2872 Heat Detection Circuit Interrupter (HDCI)

Fred also serves on numerous committees and working groups including UL Standard Technical Panels (STP) member for UL 943, UL 1699/B, UL 2231, and UL 1053, Principal on NFPA NEC CMP 2, Technical Advisory Group for TC121/SC121A Low Voltage Switchgear and control gear, TC64 Electrical Installations and protection against electrical shock, NEMA 5PP (Ground Fault Protection), and NEMA LVDC Interoperability task force (Circuit Breaker Protection).