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Two staples of any electrical-safety classroom: an arc-flash incident-energy and boundary calculator (simplified IEEE 1584 model) and the classic 8-step Lockout / Tagout sequencing drill.

8Arc Flash Boundary Calculator

Simplified IEEE 1584-style model for trainee illustration. Computes incident energy at the working distance and the arc-flash boundary (where energy = 1.2 cal/cm² — onset of 2nd-degree burn). Always run a full IEEE 1584-2018 study for engineered protection.

From the upstream protective-device time-current curve at the calculated arcing current.
Typical: 455 mm for low-volt panels, 610 mm for switchboards, 910 mm for MV gear.

Incident energy & boundaries

cal/cm² @ working distance
Arcing current Iₐ
Arcing time
Arc-Flash Boundary (1.2 cal/cm²)
Limited Approach (NFPA 70E)
Restricted Approach
PPE category (illustrative)

Limited / Restricted distances use the NFPA 70E table for the entered voltage.

9LOTO Step Sequencer

Drag the eight Lockout/Tagout steps into the correct sequence. The tool validates each placement against OSHA 1910.147 / NFPA 70E and explains any errors.

Score

/ 8 steps in correct position

    21Cable Voltage Drop Calculator

    Compute voltage drop and percentage drop for a copper or aluminium cable run. Single-phase: V_drop = 2·I·L·R/1000 · Three-phase: V_drop = √3·I·L·R/1000. Compares against the typical 3% (lighting) / 5% (power) limits per IEC 60364 / NEC 215.

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    Voltage drop

    % of nominal
    Voltage drop
    Voltage at load
    Conductor R @ T
    Power loss in cable
    Limit applied
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    For training purposes only. Never work live — engineering studies signed by a qualified electrical engineer must drive the actual PPE category and labelling.