Electrical

Help eliminate on-the-job electrocutions – and maybe win $1 million

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

Electrical Near Misses: The Mis-categorization Problem Hiding in Plain Sight

Workplace deaths in the industrial and utility sectors have decreased significantly since the early 1990s, national reports show. Over the past decade, however, the...

Electrical equipment maintenance

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

Defining electrical hazards

What’s the difference between an arc flash and arc blast?
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Lockout/tagout to prevent electrical injuries

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

Safety on the line

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

New grant competition targets on-the-job electrical fatalities

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

Electrical safety in construction: OSHA unveils new initiative

Washington — As part of its ongoing effort to bolster electrical safety in the construction industry, OSHA has launched the Electrical Roll Up Initiative. The...
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MSHA issues alert on autotransformers and mine equipment

Arlington, VA — Regularly checking equipment that uses autotransformers can help miners and mine operators reduce electric shock risks, the Mine Safety and Health...

Using EVs to transport hazmat: Safety agency invites feedback

Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is asking stakeholders to weigh in on the safety risks, operational challenges and regulatory considerations...

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