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Summer 2024

Enhancing LOTO Efficiency and Compliance with Permanent Solutions

July 2, 2024

Best practices to enhance jobsite safety and regulatory compliance. By Nick Schiltz, Contributor Electrical safety in the workplace is paramount, yet thousands of organizations find themselves on the wrong side of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations every year. Among the top violations cited, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures consistently rank high, posing significant risks to…

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The Innovation in Electrical Hand Tools for Professionals

July 2, 2024

The right tools can mean the difference between a safety risk and a job well done. By Adam Moscherosch, Contributor Hand tools play an essential role in a professional electrician’s safety and productivity, helping them accomplish many of their foundational tasks around the jobsite. For an electrician, the right tools can mean the difference between…

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The Dos and Don’ts When Choosing Head Protection

July 2, 2024

Safety helmets reduce the risk of traumatic brain injuries resulting from slips, trips or falls. By Kyle Anderson, Contributor The need for innovative head protection is as great as ever in the electrical industry. One of the greatest hazards the electrical workforce faces is the extraordinarily high risk of both fatal and nonfatal occupational traumatic…

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Advancements in Electrical PPE Powering the Utility Industry

July 2, 2024

Being dressed for safety is more than fashionable, it is a life saver. By Richard A. Rivkin, Contributor The utilities industry (including electricity, communication, gas, water, and sewage) is undeniably one of the most crucial industries for the U.S. economy. It is also among the most dangerous for workers, especially those involved in power generation,…

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5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Choosing PPE For Your Workforce

July 2, 2024

It’s important to directly address safety hazards, outside factors and employee requests. By Jeff DuLong, Contributor People who work in the electrical industry face a wide range of safety hazards and considerations that make choosing the right personal protective equipment (PPE) incredibly important. The right PPE, from both a standards requirement and comfort perspective, can…

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The Human Side of Electrical Safety

July 2, 2024

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…

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Heat Hazards: Protecting Utility Workers and Their Equipment Amid Rising Temperatures

July 2, 2024

Guidelines for recognizing heat-related hazards, training employees and creating a Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Program (HIIPPs). By Nikki Johnson, Contributor Global temperatures continue to climb, and the protection of our electrical infrastructure and the workers who maintain it has become a top priority. Discover how cooling technologies and safety measures keep utility workers and…

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Updates to the 2024 edition of NFPA 70E®

July 2, 2024

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…

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