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Fall 2024

Evolving Safety Considerations with New Electrical Power Technologies

September 3, 2024

Finding the right support system is essential for electrical shock survivors. By Nallely Ramirez, Contributor With the prevalence of technology in our everyday lives increasing, the risk of exposure to electrical injury increases, especially for those working in industries that provide and maintain electrical power distribution.  Discussions with survivors of electrical injury often face challenges…

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Frequently Asked Questions: Abnormal Arcing Fault and Arc Flash

September 3, 2024

How to take control of arc flash and prevent electric shock. By Terry Becker, Contributor I thought I would provide a brief article highlighting some of the questions that I still get asked often, or new questions that come up after providing electrical safety consulting, during electrical safety audits and when delivering arc flash and…

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Contact Release: What is the Best Way?

September 3, 2024

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…

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The Importance of Electrical Safety Education for the Construction Trades

September 3, 2024

Electrical safety education is critical for anyone working around electricity. By Brett Brenner,  Contributor Working on a construction job site can be incredibly dangerous if workers are not adequately trained to conduct their jobs safely and learn how to avoid preventable safety hazards. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the construction industry…

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Green Energy and Efficiency Solutions Demand New Electrical Safety Procedures

September 3, 2024

Make safety the cornerstone of your green initiatives By: Kevin Fipps, Contributor As the world pivots toward sustainable practices, the deployment of energy efficiency measures and green energy solutions presents an unprecedented need to rethink and revamp electrical safety procedures. This shift is not merely about reducing carbon footprints or saving on energy bills; it…

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The Detection of Overheating in Electrical Systems

September 3, 2024

Using thermochromic overtemperature indicators for detecting fire risks in electrical equipment. By Josh Robinson, Global Service Director, IRISS, inc. The detection of overheating in electrical systems is crucial for preventing failures, ensuring safety, and maintaining the longevity of equipment. Overheating can lead to catastrophic consequences, including equipment damage, fires, and costly downtime. Traditional methods of…

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Choosing the Best Electrical Enclosure

September 3, 2024

Electrical enclosures are critical for safety and an electrical system’s longevity. By: Dan Coconate, Contributor Electrical enclosures are a necessity that make the modern world possible. These humble enclosures, also known as cabinets of boxes, allow electrical equipment to be safely contained in order to function, without which there would be no manufacturing, no modern…

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