HVAC installation, maintenance and repair are crucial tasks. They can also be dangerous, so workers in the industry must be aware of all the hazards they may face.
Regardless of your industry, it helps to be wary of brownouts that can hamper your productivity. Facility managers in all sectors should always consider brownouts a serious concern, as they can have multiple negative impacts on operations.
Today’s PPE offerings overcome many of these historical challenges and is functional, comfortable and simple to use for individuals of all shapes and sizes.
Many — if not most — workplace safety incidents stem from human error, and providing the proper training and resources is central in preventing injuries. Here’s what that training should include for employees working near electrical hazards.
The lockout-tagout process will keep workers safe when maintaining equipment in the field. Use these steps to develop the proper LOTO procedure for your worksite.
With two years of the COVID-19 pandemic impacting how businesses evaluate employee safety and with 2,000 workers treated for arc flash related injuries each year, now is the time for businesses to consider protocols like electrical safety to further protect their workers.
It's important to note that power outages can affect all types of industries and bring operations to a screeching halt, contributing to a loss in productivity, revenue and material. Some electrical failures can even increase the risks of workers facing serious or life-threatening injuries.
ON DEMAND: Since the creation of OSHA, electrical safety in the U.S. has focused on compliance with regulations and industry standards, including NFPA 70E, helping decrease electrical fatalities in the U.S.