Electrical

What considerations should be taken into account when adding electric vehicles to a fleet?

How can the “silver tsunami” lead to an increase in electrical safety?

Many people claim they “don’t work energized,” and so they don’t need NFPA 70E or personal protective equipment. Is this accurate? What do OSHA and NFPA 70E consider “energized work?”

What is the difference between an electrical risk assessment, a shock assessment and an arc flash assessment?

What is the leading cause of arc flash, and what procedural changes can be adopted to eliminate the threat?

Spot the hazard, assess the risk, make the change – these are common risk mitigation practices for employees working in and around the manufacturing production process. But what about the energy that can’t be seen?

How often should we review our arc flash study? Do older buildings have a grandfather clause? With the changes in IEEE 1584, do we have any liability if we don’t recalculate because some areas will have higher energy levels now?

How do I navigate the implementation of medium-voltage arc-resistant equipment?

I’m creating a training program for my electrical workers. What do you recommend as best practices to keep them safe from arc flash incidents and other electrical hazards?

What environmental factors should electric utility crews consider when setting up aerial devices on a worksite?