Working in open environments presents challenges for containing electrical hazards. Here’s what to keep in mind in order to keep workers safe.

Have you ever found yourself faced with an electrical task that involves a potential arc flash hazard, and the first question you ask is: “What level of personal protective equipment (PPE) do I need ...

With several NFPA standards to be presented for action in June at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) summer meeting, let’s analyze some proposed amendments to the 2026 National Electrical ...

OSHA has issued new arc flash guidance for the first time in almost 20 years. It consists of four parts, including a detailed document for employers and three one-page documents for workers. The new ...

As production continues to soar amid global staff shortages, more non-electrical workers are performing electrical work. This often includes simple tasks like pushing a reset button on an overload or ...

Arc flashes—the fiery explosions that can result from short circuits in high-power electrical devices—kill hundreds of workers in the U.S. every year and permanently injure thousands more. They can ...

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 ...

Arc flash has always been a relevant topic — as long as electrical controls and power distribution have been around. Jerred Davis, Systems Consultant for Rittal, talks to us about Arc Flash. He ...

OSHA has cited O’Connell Electric Co. Inc. of Victor, N.Y., for 14 alleged serious violations of safety standards after a company employee was burned in a May 18 electrical arc flash on the North ...

MONROEVILLE, PA, USA, January 24, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- Nathan S. of Leitchfield, KY is the creator of the Electrical Junction Box, a fiberglass or plastic box that can be mounted over an open ...

WESTFIELD — The Western Mass Public Utilities Co-op hosted Rodney Walker, an arc flash survivor on March 13 at the Westfield Gas & Electric/Whip City Fiber Operations Center. Linemen and other field ...