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 ...

Have you ever found yourself faced with an electrical task that involves a potential arc flash hazard, and the first question you ask is: “What level of personal protective equipment (PPE) do I need ...

NFPA 70E, known as the “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace,” plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of workers handling electrical systems. While still a voluntary standard issued by ...

The Electrical Safety Program (ESP) was created to comply with electrical systems regulatory requirements to ensure that energized electrical work at Purdue University facilities is performed safely ...

There’s a reason children are all taught early on not to play with electrical outlets or use corroded batteries. Electric power is an essential part of life, but when something goes wrong, it can be ...

Every day, an estimated five to 10 arc flash incidents occur and more than 2,000 people are hospitalized each year, according to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). With arc flash and ...

Safety is a constant state of mind on the job floor and in the workplace, often woven into a company’s culture. Safety begins with design-first thinking. Safety by design is an achievable intervention ...

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 ...

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 ...