Electrical Safety

Vancouver — Nearly 3 out of 4 power-line incidents involve workers from nonelectrical trades, according to WorkSafeBC – a British Columbia agency that promotes...

Pittsburgh — The McElhattan Foundation has extended the registration and final submission deadlines for its Zero Electrocution Challenge. Innovators now have until Sept. 1 to...

How will NFPA 70B help us meet OSHA requirements for electrical safety?

Does arc-rated and flame-resistant (AR/FR) clothing contribute to heat stress?

What’s the difference between an arc flash and arc blast?

Workers who service or maintain machines and equipment “may be exposed to serious physical harm or death if hazardous energy is not properly controlled,”...

Reducing the number of utility lineworker injuries requires heightened recognition of hazards and surroundings, one expert says.

Pittsburgh — Aiming to prevent workplace deaths, the McElhattan Foundation has launched ZERO 2050 – a recurring national grant competition that focuses on “innovative...

Washington — As part of its ongoing effort to bolster electrical safety in the construction industry, OSHA has launched the Electrical Roll Up Initiative. The...