Electrical hazards - Articles - Page 15

Maintain enterprise-wide communication & reduce arc flash exposure

May 9, 2013

One of the most prevalent and dangerous hazards affecting essential manufacturing-related enterprise and connectivity is arc flash.

How to safely work around electricity

Maureen Paraventi

May 9, 2013

Every 30 minutes in this country a worker is injured so severely from electricity that he or she loses productive work time – an average of 13 days away from the job

Brady launches “Edit This Sign” function for custom sign orders

New online application function allows sign header, text, image, edits to stock signs

April 18, 2013

Brady announced today it has officially launched its “Edit This Sign” functionality on www.BradyID.com.

PA coal mine operator guilty of “flagrant” safety violation

Dangerous conditions uncovered after miner gets shocked

April 12, 2013

Rox Coal Inc., which operates the Geronimo Mine in Somerset County, Pa., has been found in violation of a mandatory electrical hazard safety standard by an administrative law judge with the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. The ALJ deemed the violation “quintessentially flagrant” and ordered the company to pay a $110,000 civil penalty.

Electrical safety

February 1, 2013

AVO® Training Institute, a Megger® subsidiary, celebrates its 50th year keeping people safe from electrical hazards.

Slip-resistant outsole

November 1, 2012

The DiamondTrax™ outsole maintains a high level of surface roughness throughout the lifetime of the sole, developing enhanced friction over time.

Learn about electrical hazards from actual OSHA citations

Daryn Lewellyn

September 6, 2012

The following list of citations for electrical hazards is real.

Ground employees in safety

With updated 2012 NFPA 70E training requirements

Stephanie Zizzo

June 6, 2012

While many updates were made to the National Fire Protection Association 70E standard, one important section that deserves focus is employee training.