This safety procedure provides guidelines for safely working around electrical hazards. It includes provisions for training, lockout requirements, and specific types of work practices and the required ...

National Electrical Safety Month is recognized each May by members of the electrical industry in order to bring awareness to ...

Electrical hazards can strike without warning—whether from damaged wiring, overloaded circuits, wet environments, or improper procedures. Understanding these risks and taking preventive steps is ...

Safety is a constant state of mind on the job floor and in the workplace, often woven into a company’s culture. Safety begins with design-first thinking. Safety by design is an achievable intervention ...

Distribution Boards as the Core of Electrical Systems A distribution board functions as the “control center” of an electrical network. It receives incoming power and distributes it into multiple ...

Preventing electrical injuries by following best practices for safe work environments helps everyone make it home at the end of the day. Now is a great time to review what some of the best practices ...

Every day, an estimated five to 10 arc flash incidents occur and more than 2,000 people are hospitalized each year, according to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). With arc flash and ...

A new OSHA toolbox talk emphasizes that most workplace electrical fatalities occur outside traditional electrical trades and outlines practical steps employers can take to reduce risk. Electrical ...

Electrical safety experts are warning homeowners to act quickly after power surges or outages to prevent damage to HVAC systems, appliances, and wiring. Guidance includes shutting down systems before ...

IT’S GOING TO SLOW US DOWN AND KEEP US FROM PUTTING WATER ON THE FIRE. NOW, PETER, LET’S SWITCH GEARS AND TALK A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ELECTRICAL FIRES WHEN IT COMES TO SPACE HEATERS, GENERATORS, YOU KNOW, ...

A person’s home should be a safe haven. Too often, however, there may be dangers lurking in a home that can compromise the safety of residents. The Hartford insurance company says electrical failure ...