In this episode of “EC&M Tech Talk,” Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, reviews the requirements ...

Most electrical workers today recognize that, in recent years, a major emphasis has been placed on arc flash hazard recognition. Depending on the maturity of your company’s electrical safety program, ...

When it comes to arc flash protection, multiple factors must be considered when creating, implementing, and maintaining a workplace electrical safety personal protective equipment (PPE) program. While ...

I received a call recently from a large electric utility. A line worker, we'll call him Bill, had been badly burned while performing work near a 69kV piece of equipment. This incident illustrates ...

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 ...

It’s been a very long time, in fact 20 years, since OHSA has updated its arc flash guidance. “OSHA’s new guidance, issued on November 25, targets two major causes of arc flash injuries and fatalities, ...

MARBLEHEAD, Mass., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released updated personal protective equipment (PPE) ...

Time is critical when working with electrical hazards, and dangerous situations can arise instantly without appropriate equipment. Occupational electrocution and electricity-based injuries continue to ...

Leading local safety wear manufacturer Bova, a BBF Safety Group brand has launched its range of BOVA Arc Flash Protection garments. The range has been designed to provide the best balance of inherent ...

An arc flash is a phenomenon where a flashover of electric current leaves its intended path and travels through the air from one conductor to another, or to ground. The results are often violent and ...