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Tag: Electrical Safety

Protecting Factory Electrical Enclosures from Summer Heat

The threats that make enclosure thermal management necessary to begin with reach the height of their destructive energies all at once, once a year, in the summertime. While some logistics of manufacturing become vastly less complicated in the summer sun, several interrelated changes in the weather threaten the critical electronics that allow production lines to …

What is Arc Flash? Answering The Common NFPA 70E Basics

“Anything That Can Go Wrong Will Go Wrong” – Murphy’s LawBelieved to only be a rare event, arc flash can happen to any employee at any point when dealing with electrical equipment or machinery. The right conditions can cause a catastrophic event. It’s important employees and employers understand what arc flash is, how it happens, …

Fatality Investigation: Dump Truck Operator Electrocuted to Death

The Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program is tasked with investigating fatalities and making recommendations to ensure they do not occur again. This is one of their recent cases. On Friday, June 22, 2018, a dump truck driver was electrocuted when he stepped off the vehicle’s running board while the raised truck bed …

7 Halloween Monsters and Ghoulish Safety Precautions

In the spirit of the season, we decided to take the time to map out our favorite 7 Halloween monsters and ghoulish safety precautions they represent.  Freddy Kreuger = Workplace Fatigue 1…2… Freddy’s coming for you….Trying to stay awake when you are tired or feeling exhausted can be hard to control. Workplace fatigue is dangerous and …

Incorporating Daily Wear PPE Can Elevate Your Arc Flash Safety Program

In the wake of updates to NFPA 70E, consensus standards continue to reinforce the importance of protecting your workforce through a systematic approach to risk assessment. Utilizing the hierarchy of risk controls, employers work to foster an environment prioritizing safety and wellness, with AR (arc-rated)/FR (flame resistant) personal protective equipment (PPE) serving as the final …

Utilizing Proper Technologies Key to Ensuring Electrical Safety

Thanks to major safety improvements, the number of fatal electrical injuries in the workplace has steadily decreased during the past 20 years, from 334 in 1992 to 139 in 2013. However, the trend with non-fatal electrical injuries has been less consistent, ranging between 1,700 and 2,950 injuries annually, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor …

15 Safety Precautions When Working With Electricity

It’s vitally important to take safety precautions when working with electricity. Safety must not be compromised and some ground rules need to be followed first. The basic guidelines regarding electrical safety documented below will help you while working with electricity. 1. The first step of electrical safety, avoid water at all times when working with …

Grounded in Safety: Preventing Electrical Catastrophes

Arc flash and other electrical hazards can have a devastating impact on workers. Not only can electrical hazards cause fatalities, they can cause disabling, debilitating injuries that can cost up to $1 million to treat, creating a huge financial burden for injured workers and their employers. “I have come across too many instances when an …

Electrical Safety Infographic: Electrical Safety – OSHA Style

Electrical safety is very important in keeping yourself safe from the hazards of electric current. This infographic sums up every precaution and safety tip that OSHA has in regards to dealing with electricity. Before diving in to the specifics, here are some general precautions: Follow instructions issued by your workspace supervisors or managers, and those of …