Safety

Mention arc flash and thoughts often turn toward extreme heat, burn injury and arc-rated clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE). However, an arc flash has nonthermal hazards as well. Intense...

Most new construction and many renovation projects require the use of temporary power, which presents potential hazards, including shock, electrocution and fire. Responsibility usually falls to the electrical contractor to...

The threat of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection may seem inevitable. In reality, the potential is pretty low. Each year, state and federal agencies conduct only about...

On May 30, a crane being operated by an employee of a contracting company hired by a Florida electric utility to install new utility poles on streets in Lauderhill (a...

Using or installing any electrical and electronic equipment improperly can create electrical hazards, as can cheaply made or unauthorized alternatives to legitimate devices. With new technologies come new potential electrical...