The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reported that there were 2,210 non-fatal electrical injuries in 2017. This was an increase of 35% as compared to 2016. These injuries could have ...

ONJune 11, 1999, an electrician was troubleshooting the emergency power system. After testing the transfer panel, he moved to the emergency breaker compartment (480 volts, 200 amps), removed the cover ...

Have you ever found yourself faced with an electrical task that involves a potential arc flash hazard, and the first question you ask is: “What level of personal protective equipment (PPE) do I need ...

Protecting workers from electrical injury has been the essential mission of NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 5 since the mid-1970s, when it was first developed at the request ...

The damage resulting from a small arc flash involving a 120VAC duplex receptacle within a single gang box. Harnessed electrical energy has the potential to end human life. Therefore, most electrical ...

Minimizing the impact of electrical fires in power plants requires a combination of prevention, compartmentalization, detection, and suppression strategies. But first, everyone in a plant needs to ...

Working in open environments presents challenges for containing electrical hazards. Here’s what to keep in mind in order to keep workers safe.

This safety procedure provides guidelines for safely working around electrical hazards. It includes provisions for training, lockout requirements, and specific types of work practices and the required ...

Most of us go to work every day assuming that at the end of the day we will be returning home safely. Unfortunately, all too often this is not the case with many electrical workers. The facts are that ...

Advice on writing a risk assessment where electricity is being used and guidance on reporting requirements for any electrically-related incident. Electricity is a potent source of energy that can (and ...

Electricity is a potent source of energy that can (and does) kill, injure and start fires. Fires in the UK where electricity was believed to be the cause number in the region of 20,000 per year. It is ...