By:David Weszley, Contributor Electricity is present in every workplace. When it is necessary to service, maintain, or modify an electrical system that is “live,” here are six action items that must be addressed: NFPA 70E electrical safe work practices 2021 edition must be used when working on or near energized equipment. NFPA 70E 2021 requirements…
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By Jay Smith, Contributor NFPA 70E® training teaches you how the standard’s life-saving work practices help avoid electrical injuries, deaths, and OSHA violations. Training covers many topics, including establishing electrically safe work conditions, elements of a risk assessment, the difference between electrical hazards and risks, and the intent and limitations of personal protective equipment (PPE)…
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By Brad Sipe, Contributor There is a movement within the Industrial market for flame resistant (FR) apparel to be more stylish, functional, and performance driven. Workers are transitioning from work to date night, working out, and even doing chores around the house in their FR, and as such they are demanding performance. There are more…
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By Eric Jaeger, Contributor Flash fire is a serious hazard in many workplace environments. Workers in the following industries could be exposed to locations that are at risk for flash fire: chemical processing, petrochemical processing, storage & distribution, oil and gas drilling, even certain production and material handling facilities. Flash Fire Testing Standards A flash fire is…
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By Jeson Pitt, Contributor The safety of construction workers should be a priority on any construction site. Amongst various other hazards, a lack of electrical management is the primary concern. Electrical project supplies such as electrical cable, switches, and other equipment are present all around the site and all increase risk of an accident. If…
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By Bryan Rupert, Contributor An arc flash analysis (AFA) is mostly performed by electricians and professional electrical engineers. The first phase of an AFA must be performed by a qualified worker, most appropriately a licensed electrician. Most companies look to outside contractors to provide AFA services in general, including the data collection. If you are…
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Test Your Rubber Goods for Continued Safety, Compliance, and Cost Savings By Richard Rivkin, Contributor Did you know that OSHA reports that 80% of electrical-related accidents and fatalities involving “qualified workers” are caused by arc flash/arc blast? Most often, when there is an arc flash hazard there is also an electrical shock hazard, as arc…
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By: Mike Enright, Contributor In the 20 years since the NFPA 70E standard (2000 edition) was revised to put much more of a focus on the arc flash hazard, many people and organizations have dedicated a significant amount of time to educate companies on how to comply with the new requirements and establish an effective…
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By: Paul A. Satti, Contributor It was 50 years ago that a federal law was enacted creating the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and requiring all employers to provide safety training to employees. Today, this instruction is more important than ever and cannot be dismissed as inconvenient or unaffordable. Too many lives – and…
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What You Need to Know to Stay Current By Steve Edwards & Jay Smith, Contributors The National Fire Protection Association’s 2021 (NFPA) 70E® Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® has been updated and is now in effect. NFPA 70E® is one of the most widely used consensus standards in U.S. workplaces. The standard has…
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