Proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and procedures safeguard workers from hazardous energy releases. The OSHA standard for The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) (29 CFR 1910.147) for general industry outlines measures…

Every construction site should update its first aid kit by October 15, 2022. By Nicole Randall, Contributor The old saying, “Out of sight, out of mind,” unfortunately applies to many…

By David Lewis, Contributor Substations, switchyards, generation sites, and many industrial facilities have a grounding system that consists of a buried network of ground electrodes. Grounding systems are an important…

A Q&A with Marty Kronz from Panduit about AVTs and how they boost safety. The VeriSafe 2.0 Absence of Voltage Tester (AVT) is a permanently mounted tester that is used…

By Joe Schomaker, Contributor Nearly all electrical professionals are familiar with the dangers of arc flash — the fiery explosions that can result from arcing faults in electrical equipment. But…

By Rick Pedley, PK Safety President and CEO Before beginning work on your car, you’d ensure the engine was off or it’s securely on a jack. The same goes for…