The PYRAD products: The GORE-TEX PYRAD® fabric, which PIP® incorporates in a line of its electrical safety products, is self-extinguishing. What does that mean and why is it important? It means, after the fabric is exposed to an arc flash it will not continue to burn. Obviously, to minimize the chance of burns to the…
Read More >>The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released updated personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance to provide Americans working on energized electrical equipment proper protection from electrical arc hazards. To view the updated OSHA guidance products, check it out here: https://www.osha.gov/electrical/flash-hazards
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By: Henry Verdine, Contributor Electrical panels are essential components of every facility’s infrastructure and serve as control points for electrical circuits. They also pose significant risks if improperly handled or maintained. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) found these shocking numbers related to electrical hazards: 400 high-voltage electrical injuries per year 30,000 non-fatal shock incidents…
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By: Roger Farmer, Contributor The ASTM F2321 Standard Specification for Flexible and Rigid Insulated Temporary By-Pass Jumpers was revised and updated in March 2023. This article takes a closer look at some key points found in this important standard, the intended use and purpose of temporary By-Pass jumpers, and how to select the right components…
Read More >>Registration for 2025 is now open. The workshop will be held March 3 to March 7, 2025 in Jacksonville at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel. The products exhibition will be held on Wednesday, March 5, from 3-6pm. The Electrical Safety Workshop is sponsored by the IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Committee. The Workshop is the…
Read More >>Partnership for Electrical Safety (PES) Chairman Scott Margolin addressed a standing-room only crowd of electrical and industrial safety experts at the 2024 National Safety Congress. During his presentation, Margolin was joined by David Chicca, Director of OSHA’s Office of Engineering Safety to announce imminent OSHA action on arc flash workplace safety guidance. Updated guidance is…
Read More >>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…
Read More >>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)…
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In the intricate web of industrial electrical systems, the electrical enclosure is one critical yet often overlooked component. An electrical enclosure is the first line of defense for personnel and equipment against environmental hazards and accidental contact. But with a wide variety of options in the market, how do you choose the best electrical enclosure…
Read More >>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.…
Read More >>Leaders in Electrical Safety
• Aramark
• Bowtie Engineering
• Enespro
• Ericson
• I-Gard Corporation
• IRISS
• KERMEL, INC.
• Lakeland Industries
• MELTRIC Corporation
• National Safety Apparel
• National Technology Transfer
• Oberon
• Saf-T-Gard
• SEAM Group
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