Improving Electrical Safety & Productivity with Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESDs)

When working with electrical enclosures, safety should always be a top priority. And unfortunately, electrical accidents can result in property damage, severe injuries, and even fatalities. Luckily, Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESDs) have significantly enhanced electrical safety in industries worldwide. So keep reading because this blog post will discuss how PESDs can improve electrical safety and productivity.

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What are Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESDs)?

PESDs are permanently mounted devices capable of validating energy presence using voltage indicators. These devices help ensure all electrical systems are safe for maintenance and repair work, as required by NFPA 70E/CSAZ462. PESDs are designed to improve safety and productivity in the workplace by minimizing the risk of electrical accidents.

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   How do PESDs improve electrical safety and productivity?

   PESDs enhance compliance with NFPA 70E Article 120.5, which requires an absence of a voltage tester to verify an electrically safe work condition. To comply with this standard, maintenance professionals perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, yet unfortunately, these are lengthy, complex, and can pose arc flash and shock hazards. For this reason, LOTO is one of OSHA's most cited violations each year. PESDs make compliance more accessible and safer, and help reduce the margin of human error,
   
   PESDs can also improve productivity. By allowing maintenance personnel to verify energy presence and absence of voltage more quickly and efficiently, PESDs can significantly reduce the time it takes to perform LOTO procedures, saving companies time and money and improving overall productivity.

    

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   PESD Example: CheckVolt for Easy Voltage Detection
   

4. ChekVolt is an innovative PESD manufactured by Grace Technologies, allowing you to test for the absence of voltage and provide voltage presence LED indication without opening enclosure doors. The ChekVolt's voltage indicator offers a consistent and reliable voltage presence indication through LED lights. The device's test points also enable qualified electricians to test phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground for the absence of voltage using a trusted voltmeter with .080” tips.

5. See it in action in the video below.

Let's review some key benefits of ChekVolt:

Easy to use

ChekVolt is incredibly user-friendly and easy to use. Its intuitive interface allows you to quickly and accurately measure electrical parameters. It's also easy to install with a simple 30mm knockout.

Accurate measurements

ChekVolt offers accurate and reliable measurements of electrical parameters, such as voltage, current, and resistance. The device's high level of accuracy ensures users can diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues confidently, leading to faster problem resolution and reduced time for LOTO procedures.

Save time & money

ChekVolt can help save both time and money. Its accurate measurements and ease of use allow users to quickly diagnose electrical issues and identify the root cause of problems, reducing the time and effort required for troubleshooting, helping minimize downtime, increasing productivity, and ultimately saving money.

Increased safety

Electrical systems can be dangerous, and accidents can happen when working with them. ChekVolt’s design helps improve safety by providing accurate measurements and reducing the risk of electrical accidents. Its non-contact voltage detector feature ensures users can safely test for the presence of voltage without the need to touch any live wires.

Summary 

Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESDs) have significantly improved electrical safety in industries worldwide, improved compliance with safety standards, increased productivity, and reduced the risk of electrical accidents. ChekVolt is an innovative PESD offering accurate and reliable measurements of electrical parameters, reducing the time and effort required for troubleshooting and helping minimize downtime and increase productivity. Interested readers can request a free sample kit to safely test the absence of voltage and provide a clear indication of presence. 

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