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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

NFPA 70E, known as the “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace,” plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of workers handling electrical systems. While still a voluntary standard issued by ...

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 ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- We rely on electrical power to keep our workplaces and homes operating day and night. Electricity provides heat, light and energy, but, as useful as electricity is, we ...

The risk control hierarchy (RCH) in the ANSI-Z10 standard provides electrical safety professionals with an excellent roadmap for setting the rig ht safety objectives that result in the reduction of ...

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 powerful force that can cause serious injury and death. When it comes to electrical job tasks, it only takes an instant to turn a momentary mistake into a life-altering event or even ...

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 ...