Articles Tagged with ''electrical safety''

Focusing on the “Big Three” causes of death, OSHA's Regional Emphasis Program will include inspections to assess compliance with standards.

Codes and standards are a foundational element of a modern workplace. We highlight two areas for which proper adherence to established standards is crucial for employee safety.

Cable protection is critical for facility managers and manufacturers. It ensures the safety and reliability of electrical and data systems. 

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recently updated the requirements of the 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. The latest changes bring several important updates from the previous version.

With so much electricity flowing through this infrastructure, electrical safety is essential. 

Many facilities do not follow best practices when inspecting and maintaining machinery, leading to unnoticed and unmanaged hazards.

Agency says manufacturer could have prevented an electrician from suffering severe burns during an electrical arc blast if required safety standards were followed.

Transformer maintenance involves several significant hazards. The most obvious of these are electrical risks and hazards, but it’s important to identify the other dangers personnel may encounter.

HVAC installation, maintenance and repair are crucial tasks. They can also be dangerous, so workers in the industry must be aware of all the hazards they may face.

Regardless of your industry, it helps to be wary of brownouts that can hamper your productivity. Facility managers in all sectors should always consider brownouts a serious concern, as they can have multiple negative impacts on operations.