Noncontact Voltage Detector Safety

Noncontact Voltage Detector Safety

I recently saw an electrician using a noncontact type voltage detector to verify the absence of voltage while replacing ballasts in an office building. He was standing on a ladder and waving the detector back and forth under the light. If the meter didn’t light-up or...
Arc flash gloves: insulated vs arc rated gloves

Arc flash gloves: insulated vs arc rated gloves

During a recent training session, I had a several questions concerning gloves for arc flash protection. I feel like it’s important to make a quick point with hopes of clarifying a potentially dangerous misunderstanding. There are two ways to protect the hands...