Electrical safety - Articles - Page 12

Be a safe DIY-er - avoid electrical accidents when using power tools

August 9, 2017

Eager to get to that project you’ve been planning – the one that will require you to use power tools? In addition to the obvious hazards (saws cut off about 4,000 fingers in the U.S. each year, for instance), there are electrical hazards that you may not be thinking about – but you should be.

Industrial safety tips to help avoid electrical injuries

Ryan Bridges

August 3, 2017

Industrial work is somewhat known for its risk for injury. However, it's still not something people often think about when actually doing the work that risks so much injury in such a substantial way. There are various ways injuries can happen when doing industrial work.

NFPA 70E® 2018 represents cutting-edge safety thinking

Beyond shock & electrocutions

Dave Johnson

August 1, 2017

The final version of the 2018 edition of NFPA 70E® - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® is scheduled to be published next month (September) and will be active 15 days after publication.

Kids feel electric current in water, raise alarm

July 25, 2017

A group of schoolkids on a field trip noticed something strange when swimming at Martha’s Vineyard, an island near Cape Cod, Massachusetts popular with vacationers.

Mich. contractor killed in electrical accident

July 21, 2017

A contractor for a Michigan utility company died Wednesday after being electrocuted during what was apparently a routine pole change procedure.

Know your NFPA 70E® training requirements

Both qualified and unqualified employees need protection

Dave Johnson

May 1, 2017

NFPA states that hundreds of deaths and thousands of burn injuries occur each year due to shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast — and most could be prevented through compliance with NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®.

Mining & electricity: A deadly combo

Maureen Paraventi

May 1, 2017

What is the first category that comes to mind when you think about the hazards that miners face? Chances are it's not electrical, yet electrical accidents are the leading cause of mining fatalities, responsible for more than six percent of all mining industry deaths between 2000 and 2009.

How to avoid electrical shock in the home

ESFI helps decode the code

April 24, 2017

Just in time for National Electrical Safety Month – May -- the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is launching its annual effort to help reduce electrically-related fatalities, injuries, and property loss. This year’s campaign theme is "Decoding the National Electrical Code® (NEC) to Prevent Shock and Electrocution," which features resources to help protect against common electrical hazards.

Workrite Uniform Company shares leading causes of industrial fires

Flame-resistant clothing company highlights key hazards to encourage proactive safety measures

March 10, 2017

Flash fire, arc flash and other thermal hazards pose a significant safety threat in a variety of workplaces. Recognizing the key causes of these hazards in industrial settings — as well as wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) — can go a long way toward reducing worker injuries. In light of this, Workrite Uniform Company, a flame-resistant (FR) clothing manufacturer, encourages all industrial personnel to pay careful attention to the following common fire starters and implement proper safety measures.