One worker electrocuted, two who try to help him injured
OSHA has cited a Pennsylvania contractor for health and safety violations following an electrical accident on April 12, 2018 that killed one worker and injured two others. News sources said a crew...
View ArticleArc flash caused power issues at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut
An arc flash is to blame for a recent incident of power problems and multiple outages at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT but officials are still investigating exactly why the backup...
View ArticleArc-rated rubber, protector gloves coming soon via ASTM and IEC
ASTM F18 voted by 92 percent to allow testing of ASTM D120 and ASTM F696 gloves for arc ratings. Many had been tested, but few manufacturers would label the gloves because the committee had included a...
View ArticleFatal arc flash explosion at Australian power station investigated
Yallourn operator EnergyAustralia has released a second statement about an internal investigation into the cause of an explosion which killed a power station worker employed at the station for more...
View ArticleArc flash protection market to expand through 2025
A market study report entitled “Global Arc Flash Protection System Market 2018 Industry Research Report” was recently published on QY Market Research. The base year of Arc Flash Protection System...
View ArticleEmployer must bargain over FR clothing rule
The National Labor Relations Board found that an employer violated the National Labor Relations Act when it implemented a rule requiring employees to wear flame-resistant clothing at all times without...
View ArticleUtility worker dies after making contact with overhead electrical line
Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) posted the preliminary details of the incident: “A two person crew was getting set to replace an electrical pole and while removing the...
View ArticleContract workers at higher risk for fatal electrical injuries
Despite fluctuations from year to year, the number of fatal electrical injuries experienced by contract workers has followed an upward direction, according to a report by released by the National Fire...
View ArticleTree trimmer electrocuted while working on California palm trees
Tree trimming companies should perform hazard assessments before allowing a worker to begin a task, according to investigators who looked into the electrocution death of a tree trimmer working in the...
View ArticleElectrical contracting work benefits from safety training
A compact, six-day course is available for anyone in the construction field who wants to learn about safety requirements related to electrical contracting work. The 30-hour course covers safety...
View ArticleGrace Engineered Products, Inc. launches full line of IIoT smart devices for...
Grace Engineered Products announces the new GraceSense Predictive Maintenance System. This technology helps users find failures before they occur. A complete end-to-end solution featuring wireless...
View ArticleCementex announces improved insulated torque wrenches
Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the availability of updated insulated torque wrenches featuring the company’s industry-leading double-insulation technology. Made of top grade...
View ArticlePanduit® to launch new Circular Data Access Port on April 17
On April 17, Panduit, a leading global provider of electrical and network infrastructure solutions, will launch its new circular Data Access Port, an offering designed to provide programming port and...
View ArticleWelding safety quick tips
Welding is the most common method of joining metals in industry today. When welded, two pieces of similar metals are fused together by the use of heat, pressure or both. Once completed, the welded...
View ArticleWelding safety precautions
Impact, penetration, harmful dust, smoke, fumes, heat and injurious light radiation are all potential hazards associated with welding. Welding “smoke” is a mixture of very fine particles (fumes) and...
View ArticleFive potential welding safety hazards to avoid
Safety is a critical consideration for any welding project. Arc welding is a safe occupation when proper precautions are taken. But, if safety measures are ignored, welders face an array of hazards...
View ArticleBackfeeding a danger to electricians
The increase in recent years in heavy downpours, severe flooding and other severe weather events caused by climate change keeps electricians busy making repairs. It also keeps them in danger....
View ArticleStaying safe from storm-related electrical hazards
May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reminds us that disasters bring serious risks for electrically related fatalities, injuries and...
View ArticleRegister today for our Battling Human Error Webinar!
Webinar: How NFPA 70E Changes and PPE Program Best Practices Mitigate Arc Flash and Combustible Dust Hazards. Addressing human error in the risk assessment procedure have shed new light on PPE program...
View ArticleLittelfuse announces global survey results on electrical safety awareness
Littelfuse, Inc., a global manufacturer of leading technologies in circuit protection and power control, today announced the results of its recent facility electrical safety survey. The global survey...
View ArticleNational Grid worker suffers electric shock, fall injuries
A worker, whose name has not yet been released, fell out of a bucket to the ground, striking some power lines on the way down. The incident happened in Norton, Massachusetts. National Grid is...
View ArticleIs that electrical wire de-energized?
A worker in New Jersey escaped injury after a power line fell to wet ground and arc flashed. How much energy is there? Probably very low from an arc flash perspective since the fault current would be...
View ArticleWhere will the arc flash gloves market go next?
The Arc Flash Gloves Market report provides insights into demand forecasts, market trends, and micro and macro indicators. In addition, this report provides insights on the factors that are driving and...
View ArticleWhat you need to know to protect workers from arc flash hazards
What happens when an electrical lineman is working on a transformer from the bucket truck and accidentally drops a tool that results in what would otherwise be thought of as a simple spark? It could...
View ArticleAdd cooking, heating safety to your holiday traditions
The winter holiday season is a festive and eventful time, yet statistics show that home fires and electrical incidents increase during this time of year. In the spirit of the season, the Electrical...
View ArticleExperienced lineman killed in transformer accident
OSHA and the city of Palo Alto, California are investigating the death of an electrical lineman employed by the city. Forty-two-year-old Donatus Okhomina, described in news reports as a “seasoned...
View ArticleWhy you need an incident energy/arc flash analysis
Demand for high-efficiency electrical equipment is steadily increasing. With more electrical equipment to maintain and operate, workers are exposed to numerous hazards every day. One of those hazards...
View ArticleOSHA letter of interpretation: 1910.333 for lockout/tagout procedure
An OSHA letter of interpretation dated August 2015 answers a series of questions concerning the use of 29 CFR 1910.333(b). 1910.333 covers the Selection and Use of Work Practices for Electrical work...
View ArticleIs the arc flash study date required to be on the labels?
Q: If there is no date on arc flash labels, how does the site electrician ensure the label is within the 5-year review period or other review requirements as defined in NFPA 70E? (…especially since...
View ArticleThree main causes of arc flashes
Human error - unsafe work procedures, maintenance mistakes, and mishandling tools, wires, and metal covers; Negligent preventive maintenance - not checking for loose termination, allowing dust and...
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