Do you know what kind of energy is transformed into electrical energy within the cells of a battery? Do you know which law states that unlike charges attract?
OSHA has renewed its alliance with Crane, Hoist and Monorail Partners, signing a five year agreement to address hazards and new technology encountered by workers who manufacture and use cranes, hoists and monorails.
Electrical hazards are one of the many hazards that can occur in a flooding incident involving potential exposures to harmful substances, or contact with energized surfaces or energized water itself.
Graphic outlines safety requirements set by NFPA 70E Standards
January 26, 2016
Know your limits. One step too close to an energized piece of equipment may cause burns that char deep into your flesh and blisters that reach beyond the second layer of your skin. In the event of an arc flash, personal protective equipment (PPE) is your last line of defense. But knowing your boundary limits just might save your skin.
Training from J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. introduces the basics of electrical hazards in the workplace and emphasizes safety responsibility of all employees
January 14, 2016
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., a leader in safety and regulatory compliance, announced today the introduction of a new training program to safeguard unqualified employees against common workplace electrical hazards.
After a series of tornadoes struck parts of north Texas last week, causing at least 11 deaths and extensive destruction of property, OSHA coordinated with local officials to ensure the safety of recovery workers and responders.
Electric shock from welding and cutting equipment can result in death or severe burns. Additionally, serious injury can occur if the welder falls as a result of the shock.