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Winter 2023

How to Leverage the Hierarchy of Controls to Keep Workers Safe

March 7, 2023

By Tim Piemonte, Contributor Fatalities are everyone’s worst nightmare. Naturally, companies say they will do anything to prevent them. However, despite code compliance and even the best of intentions, serious…

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As the World Gets Hotter, There is a Push to “Electrify Everything”

March 7, 2023

But If We Do, Workers Must Be Protected. By Kevin Pietras, Contributor Electrification is a critical part of any plan to cool the planet and would quickly cut the amount…

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Prioritizing Electrical Safety when Designing Power Distribution

March 7, 2023

When it comes to electrical safety, the cost is too high to cut corners. By: David C. Hernandez, Contributor Picture this: you are a maintenance electrician with 25 years of…

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Watch Out for These Electrical Hazards in Your Construction Site

March 7, 2023

By Rick Pedley, Contributor Construction sites typically need power to function, and power is likely to become a part of any completed jobsite. Tasks using electricity involve risks, including nerve…

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When is De-Energized Equipment Not Actually De-Energized and Safe to Work On?

March 7, 2023

By George T. Cole, Contributor Some readers may be wondering about the apparent contradiction or confusion with the title of this article but as we progress, the accuracy will become…

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How Contractors Can Utilize Digital Solutions to Stay Safe and Efficient in 2023

March 7, 2023

By Guillaume Le Gouic, Contributor   Following the passing of The Inflation Reduction Act, the construction industry is preparing to ramp up project deployment to improve the nation’s aging infrastructure.…

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Why De-Energized Maintenance (and not IR) Gives You the Most Bang for Your Buck

March 7, 2023

By Michael M. Dillard, MTS, CESCP When I ask most facility managers what maintenance they perform on their electrical distribution system, they will usually say they do IR scans (infrared…

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