Did you know that electricity exposure or contact is one of the leading causes of occupational injuries in the U.S.? According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, between 2011 and 2021, ...
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 ...
CHICAGO, IL (June 27, 2022) – With two years of the COVID-19 pandemic impacting how businesses evaluate employee safety and with 2,000 workers treated for arc flash related injuries each year, now is ...
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 ...
Electrical safety requirements, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safety by design have grown astronomically over the past 25 years. OSHA’s rules for electrical safety date back almost 50 years ...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors introduce an additional, final video interview of its Faces of Fire/Electrical series, which features ...
Rising rack densities lead to increased incident energy, elevating the risk of arc flash hazards. Proactively addressing these challenges is critical for protecting personnel, reducing downtime, and ...
Since even employees who indirectly work with electricity can be at risk, employers and workers need to take steps to prevent electricity-related injuries and fatalities on job sites. Did you know ...