High-voltage line work is risky business, with hazards associated with most of the tasks performed on routine or emergency jobs. Electrical workers must adhere to volumes of regulations, policies, ...

ROCKVILLE, MD. — The Mechanical Contractors Association of America has released “Breaking the Line: Best Practices for Safe Line Breaking,” the latest addition to the association’s popular safety ...

MEASURING live voltages and current in today's high-energy environments can result in a severe hazard to equipment and users if proper precautions are not applied. Given the risk of transients, surges ...

You most likely have been trained in the requirements of NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. However, the amount of information you’re expected to retain can sometimes be ...

All equipment and machinery should be properly maintained to prevent accidents and injuries. This includes regularly inspecting equipment for wear and tear, performing routine maintenance, and ...

Electrical hazards, specifically shock, arc flash, and arc blast, can result in serious injury or death to electrical workers. Work environments that create the potential for these events put everyone ...

In 1970, Congress enacted the Occupational Safety and Health Act to protect workers from workplace hazards. This law requires companies to enact policies and procedures aimed at protecting their ...

“Plan your work and work to your plan.” This simple statement is not followed as often as you may think. Companies spend a lot of time and resources on planning, but many do not cross the finish line, ...

Measuring live voltages and current in today’s high-energy environments can result in a severe hazard to equipment and users if proper precautions are not applied. Given the risk of transients, surges ...