by Brian Hall | Nov 9, 2022 | PPE, Safety Tips
Tragic Event That Could Have Been Avoided U.S. Department of Labor investigators determined the 33-year-old employee of an Alabama Cabinet company was electrocuted when he came into contact with a 277-volt circuit while replacing a light fixture in a paint boot in... by Brian Hall | Jun 9, 2022 | PPE, Safety Tips
If there is an arc flash will the moisture in the clothing turn into steam and burn you? Typically arc flash clothing becomes wet or damp due to perspiration or working outdoors in the weather. In one case the clothing becomes damp and in the other, the clothing could... by Jeff Kershner | Dec 23, 2021 | Evaluations, PPE, Safety Tips
There’s a disconnect, or rather an improper connection that workers make between categories and values calculated when using the incident energy method. A worker should not correlate categories with incident energy. A real simple example can be made from... by Brian Hall | Dec 10, 2021 | Evaluations, Frequently Asked Questions, Labeling, PPE, Safety Tips
Arc Flash/shock hazard warning labels are specifically designed to help protect qualified workers who have to examine, adjust, service, or maintain electrical equipment while energized. It is important to understand the information given on the label to protect... by Brian Hall | Sep 29, 2021 | PPE, 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 | PPE, 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...