Training and planning are critical for the safe release of electrical shock victims. By Derek Vigstol, Contributor NFPA 70E®: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® requires that employees exposed to electric shock hazards and those deemed responsible for the safe release of victims from contact with energized electrical conductors or circuit parts be trained in methods…
Read More >>Understanding human performance modes can impact electrical workplace safety. By Corey Hannahs, Contributor It has been said that to err is human. That couldn’t be more true, especially when it comes to electrical safety. As humans, we all make mistakes, but not all mistakes result in getting second chances. An area where we clearly don’t…
Read More >>By Derek Vigstol, Contributor Every three years the electrical industry and those in the work force that keep the lights on and the motors spinning find out how NFPA 70E®: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® has been revised. Several questions arise when a new version is released. The main question being asked is…
Read More >>Are you aware of the new requirements that went into effect in May 2023? By: Corey Hannahs, Contributor In the ever-evolving landscape of electrical safety, staying abreast of the latest codes and standards requirements is crucial to ensuring the well-being of both employees and the workplace. Electrical contractors, safety directors and business owners have not…
Read More >>Are you aware of the new requirements that went into effect in May 2023? By: Corey Hannahs, Contributor In the ever-evolving landscape of electrical safety, staying abreast of the latest codes and standards requirements is crucial to ensuring the well-being of both employees and the workplace. Electrical contractors, safety directors and business owners have not…
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Boundaries, PPE, training and proper victim care can save lives. Contributed by: Medshop For the past four decades, working with electricity has become safer in the United States. Ever since the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)1 introduced its NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, the number of fatalities and less serious injuries…
Read More >>For the past four decades, working with electricity has become safer in the United States. Ever since the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) introduced its NFPA 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, the number of fatalities and less serious injuries has dropped. However, despite this declining trend, electrical contractors, electricians, and other workers…
Read More >>“Protecting workers is what inspires GlenGuard every day to engineer comfortable and durable performance AR/FR fabrics for workwear. Although it’s a voluntary standard, all of our GlenGuard fabrics meet NFPA 70E requirements because GlenGuard believes that NFPA 70E is critical in the avoidance of unnecessary workplace injuries and fatalities.” – GlenGuard, (336) 227-6211 www.glenguard.com IMPORTANT TO…
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By Dean Austin, Contributor Safety in the workplace is multi-faceted. There are frequently different hazards encountered with each specific type of job or task. A safe working environment is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Section 5 (a). This section tells employers that they are to provide a work environment that is…
Read More >>By Dave Hernandez, Contributor As an engineering consultant specializing in arc flash studies, it is essential to understand the professional engineering licensure requirements governing this field. Conducting arc flash studies involves assessing electrical power systems for potential hazards, calculating incident energy levels, and implementing appropriate safety measures to mitigate the risks associated with arc flash…
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