by Brian Hall | Sep 29, 2021 | Safety Tips
Fatalities that are Easily Preventable I was recently reviewing OSHA accident investigation data from 2020, In one case an employee was pulling wire into an electrical cabinet. At some point, the employee contacted a live wire or other live electrical component in the... by Brian Hall | Aug 16, 2021 | Safety Tips
Can Electricians Wear Steel Toe Shoes? A question we often receive when performing the PPE section of our electrical safety training has to do with steel toes shoes or boots. Can Electricians Wear Steel Toe Shoes? We would recommend as a best practice to wear a... by Brian Hall | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Is electrical equipment considered de-energized even though there is a voltage present on the line side of the open disconnect? In this month’s safety tip, we are going to answer a frequently asked question. Can I consider electrical equipment to be in an... 
by Brian Hall | Jan 13, 2021 | Safety Tips, Uncategorized
What are insulated tools and why do I need them? Insulated tools are hand tools used by electrical workers, designed to reduce the risk of electric shock, electrocution, and arc flash. The use of insulated tools are required per OSHA and NFPA 70E standards and are a... by Brian Hall | Nov 26, 2020 | Frequently Asked Questions, Safety Tips
Q1. Is PPE required when working on 120-volt circuits? NFPA 70E ® 130.4(F)(1) states the qualified worker’s hands must be insulated or the energized parts must be guarded before they can enter the restricted approach boundary. The restricted approach distance to 120...
