by Brian Hall | Mar 24, 2021 | Safety Tips
One of the more common tasks for an industrial electrician is to troubleshoot energized terminal points in 120-volt control panels. When machines stop running this is usually the first place we turn to determine the problem. Although the equipment in these panels is...
by Brian Hall | Feb 23, 2021 | Safety Tips
There are some obvious areas that typically result with high arc flash hazards. When we walk through a facility for the first time, we will notice these areas and immediately realize that we may soon be applying a sticker indicating a high arc flash value. Where are...
by Brian Hall | Jan 23, 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 | Dec 20, 2020 | Safety Tips
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 | Nov 2, 2020 | 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 | Oct 23, 2020 | 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...
