OSHA’s New Electric-Power Standards Will Energize Industry Safety Efforts,...
Allen Hajian of Schneider Electric believes OSHA's new standards for the construction and maintenance of electric-power infrastructure will improve workplace safety and health for employees in...
View Article10 Things to Know About Arc-Flash Explosions (Photo Gallery)
Earlier this year, OSHA updated its standards for electric-power generation, transmission and distribution work, as well as for electrical protective equipment, covering general industry and...
View ArticleSurvey Reveals Arc-Flash Mitigation Is a Priority in Electrical Safety
Eight-five percent of respondents say arc-flash mitigation is important.
View ArticleWorkers Electrocuted When Scaffolding Touches Power Line
Three men died Aug. 6 when the scaffolding they were moving came into contact with power lines.
View ArticleProperly Labeling Electrical Equipment Can Prevent Arc Flash Incidents in the...
This simplified method to label electrical equipment includes accurate arc-fault values and is a cost-effective way to reduce arc flash hazards.
View ArticleResearchers Get a Better Understanding of Fatal Overhead Power Line Incidents
A new paper, scheduled for release at the 2015 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop examines the occupations most at-risk for fatal overhead power line incidents.
View ArticleMeet the New Flame- Resistant Clothing: Multi-Hazard Protection
The new OSHA electrical standard sets a mandate for winter wear and rainwear to be flame resistant.
View ArticleArc Flash More Dangerous Than it Looks
A cable jumping out of a lug doesn’t appear to be much of a hazard. But slow motion frames reveal a significant arc flash that travels and produces molten copper.
View ArticleNFPA 70E 2015 Offers Changes Related To Arc Rating [Infographic]
The 2015 edition of NFPA 70E introduces the term AR or arc rated as it relates to personal protective equipment. This infograhic shows what you need to know.
View ArticleOSHA: Lack of PPE and Training Cost Electrical Technician His Life
OSHA cited Ferro Magnetics for one willful, 14 serious safety violations.
View ArticleNFPA Reinforces Importance of Electrical Fire Safety during National...
An annual average of nearly 48,000 electrical fires occurred in U.S. homes between 2007 and 2011.
View ArticleSteps for Lockout/Tagout Safety [Infographic]
Following the appropriate lockout/tagout procedures prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year.
View ArticleNational Electrical Safety Month to Address Common Workplace Electrical Hazards
May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Electrical Safety Foundation International is spearheading its annual effort to educate the public about the steps that can be taken in order to reduce...
View ArticlePowering Continuous Improvement: Driving Safety Excellence in the Electric...
A year-over-year improvement in the frequency and severity of injuries and fatalities is an achievement worth celebrating, but the electric power sector needs to step up safety efforts to achieve...
View ArticleNikola Tesla Offers Advice about the Proper PPE to Wear for Arc Flash Hazards
Exposure to an arc flash without proper personal protective equipment can be deadly for workers.
View ArticleESFI Teams with Siemens to Support Fire Prevention Week [Infographic]
Siemens technology and the Electrical Safety Foundation International’s proactive approach to fire safety help prevent fires in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
View ArticleOff-the-Job Safety: How Safe Is Your Home from Burglars? [Photo Gallery]
The investigative team from Portland, Ore. television station KGW News sent a 17-question survey to 86 inmates serving time in the Oregon Department of Corrections for burglary, asking – among other...
View ArticleTop 5 Flame-Resistant Clothing Trends for 2017 [Photo Gallery]
Although the availability of flame-resistant (FR) clothing has increased in the past ten years, the rate of non-fatal injuries due to arc flash and burns has remained steady. More than 2,000 workers...
View ArticleGrounded in Safety: Preventing Electrical Catastrophes
To ensure a relatively smooth operation in mission-critical facilities like data centers and 9-1-1 operations, exceeding the minimal requirements of the National Electrical Code is essential, says...
View ArticleDuPont’s Nomex Flame-Resistant Fiber Turns 50
The company's flame-resistant fiber originally was introduced as a response to fiery race car crashes.
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