Items Tagged with 'Electrical safety'

OSHA recommends workers follow eight “rules to live by” regarding downed electrical lines.

Washington – Hydrogen gas-cooled electric generators are used by many electric power plants, and employers should ensure the gas is properly purged before maintenance to minimize the risk of fatal flash fires, a new Safety and Health Information Bulletin from OSHA warns.

Washington – Enforcement of part of OSHA’s revised rule on electric power generation, transmission and distribution installations has been delayed until at least early 2017.

When thinking about where electrical hazards are commonly found, your first thought likely isn’t your office. However, the Georgia Institute of Technology states that electrical equipment used in offices can be hazardous and result in serious injuries if not properly maintained.

A suspected counterfeit electrical product is spotted in the workplace. Now what?

The EXC-75-8.4-30A-L16.30 Twist Lock Extension Power Cord is designed for 480-volt, three-phase indoor and outdoor applications.

In 2012, exposure to electricity resulted in 156 work-related deaths and 1,730 cases with days away from work, according to the 2015 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts.”

Utility linemen face a variety of on-the-job hazards. From high-voltage contact and confined spaces to working at height and exposure to inclement weather, what’s being done to promote a culture of safety within the industry?

Understanding electrical safety on the job is critical. But can you separate electrical safety myths from facts?