Safety

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...

May is Electrical Safety month. However, as Jim Phillips reminds us in his Arc Flash Safety column , every day is electrical safety day. We know you know that. This...

Working around electricity is dangerous, and to reduce the risk of electric shock and electrocution, electricians depend on a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE), including clothing made of shock-resistant...

Today, it’s common for products—from kitchen appliances to office chairs—to be promoted as “ergonomically designed” or “ergonomically friendly.” Such designs also are attributed to many of the tools electricians use....

The biggest concern for any business owner, risk manager or safety director is how to control safety issues and minimize injury risk on the job. The goal is to ensure...