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Human error and NFPA 70E

How does human error affect safety in the electrical utilities industry?

January 27, 2019

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How does human error affect safety in the electrical utilities industry?

Be careful around power lines

January 27, 2019

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Heads up, workers: Power lines can be serious and potentially fatal hazards when proper safety precautions are not followed.

Contractor deaths from electrical incidents prevalent in construction industry: NFPA

December 10, 2018

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Quincy, MA — The construction industry experienced a “substantial share” of contractor deaths involving electrical incidents during a recent five-year period, according to a report from the National Fire Protection Association.

Inspecting aerial devices after electrical contact

What should qualified inspectors look for when examining an aerial device that has made electrical contact?

September 23, 2018

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What should qualified inspectors look for when examining an aerial device that has made electrical contact?

Eaton Corp. issues recall on heavy-duty safety switches

September 5, 2018

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Cleveland, TN — Eaton Corp., a manufacturer of power management solutions, has issued a safety recall of 26 models of safety switches that may transport power when the handle is in the “off” position.

Communication tower work hazards

April 22, 2018

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Falling from height, electrical hazards, inclement weather, equipment failure and structural collapse of towers are some of the hazards that communication tower workers face, according to OSHA. The agency recorded 13 communication tower-related fatalities in 2013, 12 in 2014, three in 2015 and six in 2016.

NFPA 70E: A look at the 2018 edition

The updated standard highlights hazard elimination and human performance, and adds an arc flash PPE table

February 25, 2018

Kevin Druley

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The National Fire Protection Agency’s standard for electrical workplace safety, NFPA 70E, is revised every three years. Safety+Health presents an overview of some key elements of the 2018 edition.

FACEValue: Worker electrocuted by power lines

February 25, 2018

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A 47-year-old maintenance mechanic died after the equipment he was in came in contact with a power line.

Safety tools for electricians

December 19, 2017

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This value pack includes the all-nylon Voltclaw-12, the industry’s first nonconductive wire control tool, and the nonconductive to 1,000V Voltclaw Multi-Gauge.

Extension cord safety

December 19, 2017

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If extension cords are used at your workplace or jobsite, workers should be aware of a number of safety “do’s” and “don’ts” before plugging in a cord, according to the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation.