Ancient Greeks discovered that when animal fur and amber were rubbed together, the fur could be used to attract feathers, glass dust and other lightweight objects. It wasn’t until 1600 AD, however, ...

Many workplace environments have dangers that can cause personal injuries. Still, some industries and careers have a greater risk of being hurt or killed by electrical hazards than others.

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 ...

In our industry, electrical hazards are widespread — from encountering 12-kilovolt (kV) lines to overloading a circuit in an office. The bandwidth of these hazards is wider than you’d expect. While it ...

New research shows one in seven homeowners are ignoring potentially dangerous electrical faults - and some have never had a ...

Electrical crews rarely operate in ideal conditions. Most of the time, crews are making repairs and improvements in vast, open spaces. That makes workers more vulnerable to risks and hazardous ...

Optocouplers and alternative isolation can provide protection against electrical hazards. This white paper discusses the safety considerations when using optocouplers and alternative isolators as ...

The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), an organization that enhances public electrical safety in the Canadian province of Ontario, recently issued a warning regarding potential electrical hazards ...

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 ...

NV Energy announced a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) WATCH for customers in Kyle Canyon and Angel Peak due to ...