Electrical safety - Articles - Page 16

Non-compliance can lead to fatalities, burns and disabling injuries

Throughout 2014, ISHN will report in each issue on one of the 12 most frequently cited OSHA standards, for fiscal year 2013, ending September 30, 2013.ance can lead to fatalities, burns and disabling injuries

May 1, 2014

Total penalty amount proposed by OSHA for violations of the standard for electrical, wiring methods, components and equipment, general industry 1910.303 (October 2012 through September 2013).

Significant changes to NFPA 70E – 2015 Edition

James R. White

May 1, 2014

At this time, the NFPA 70E committee has approved the ballot for the Second Draft of the 2015 edition.

Don't get zapped - six electrical safety scenarios

Jack Rubinger

Phil La Duke

May 1, 2014

There’s a good reason we keep writing about electrical safety. It’s not going away.

Electrical safety 101 - protection and prevention start with NFPA compliance

Martin Robinson

May 1, 2014

Regular electrical maintenance is essential to keep equipment, machines and the work environment safe and reliable.

Stylish FR clothing is a game-changer

New garments drive satisfaction, comfort & compliance

Emily Woodward Jen Scherpenseel

May 1, 2014

Early generations of flame-resistant clothing (FRC) have been characterized as stiff, hot, boxy and uncomfortable.

Stiff no more: Uncomfortable FR clothing is a thing of the past

Mark Saner

May 1, 2014

Flame-resistant (FR) clothing has historically been thought of as uncomfortable

IRISS addresses topics on new products, logo, branding, website & recognizes top channel partners at annual conference

First conference held at its new state-of-the-art manufacturing & training facility

April 4, 2014

IRISS, a leader in the electrical maintenance safety devices (EMSDs) and electrical safety training market, held its annual conference for channel partners at their global headquarters in Bradenton, FL, April 2-4. A primary focus of this year’s event was to inform partners about the 2014 go-to-market strategy and new EMSD product offerings, unveiling the new logo, branding and new website, as well as building a stronger business relationship with our global partners.

OSHA announces final rule for power generation, transmission and distribution standard

40-year-old standard revised

April 2, 2014

OSHA’s final rule revising the standards for power generation, transmission and distribution will be published in the Federal Register on April 11, 2014. It will be effective 90 days following publication, although OSHA has adopted delayed compliance deadlines for certain requirements.

Active vs. abstract learning

Focused, hands-on & engaging training develops tech skills

James R. White

March 4, 2014

Years ago I had a customer who wanted electrical safety training for his employees. As we were talking about the course content, he asked, “What are you going to do to entertain the employees?”

Implement electrical maintenance safety devices programs

Martin Robinson

February 3, 2014

Electrical accidents, such as arc flashes, happen daily; however, there are ways companies and individuals can reduce the occurrence of these accidents and protect everybody concerned from the physical, financial and statutory consequences.