You would think that as someone who lives and conducted electrical inspections in Michigan, a state with 3,288 miles of freshwater shoreline and countless marinas, I would have known about electric shock drowning (ESD) before joining NFPA®. Well, you would be wrong; I had no idea what ESD was until I started working at NFPA. At…

Here in Michigan, and likely in many other U.S. states, the 4th of July is seen as the “midpoint of summer.” By the time it arrives, we are well into warm weather, BBQs, and vacations, while spending time with those we care most about. Our family makes it a point to visit Mackinac (pronounced ma-kuh-naa)…

As a global leader in machinery safety and interlocking, Fortress Safety is excited to announce the acquisition of Remlive, a company that specialises in electrical safety warning indicators. This strategic move aims to enhance the Fortress product portfolio by integrating Remlive’s advanced live circuit detection technology, which helps reduce workplace accidents and improve overall safety.…

On April 7, 2009, Jason Brozen’s life changed forever. While performing electrical maintenance at a hotel in Kansas, an arc flash occurred, leaving Jason with third-degree burns covering his face and arms. He spent a week in a coma and two weeks in an intensive care unit. His employer also suffered significant losses. Incidents like…

Thursday, February 29, 12–1:30 p.m. ET This NFPA® webinar will delve into the essentials of safe installation, maintenance, and emergency response to solar photovoltaic systems, which use solar panels, and energy storage systems while leveraging key NFPA codes and standards, including NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems; NFPA 70®, National Electrical…

CBS Field Services, a NETA Accredited Company (NAC) specializing in electrical testing and maintenance, commissioning, and arc flash and other power engineering studies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Wallace as President. Wallace replaces former president Dan Hook, who has been appointed Vice President of Western Business at CBS Field Services. Wallace was…

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has re-launched its new website – NFPA.org – to provide a more seamless path for stakeholders to interact with the association. The redesigned site, with its dynamic design, improved site performance, and enhanced content, focuses on the organization’s mission to eliminate death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical,…