I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The good news is that, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of occupational fatalities resulting from exposure to electricity has ...

With several NFPA standards to be presented for action in June at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) summer meeting, let’s analyze some proposed amendments to the 2026 National Electrical ...

Have you ever found yourself faced with an electrical task that involves a potential arc flash hazard, and the first question you ask is: “What level of personal protective equipment (PPE) do I need ...

When an arc flash label is spotted, utility workers should immediately employ a lockout/tagout system before working with the electrical system. Lockout/tagout refers to specific steps taken to ...

Using arc-resistant PPE is one of the key strategies for protecting workers from the hazards of arc-flash accidents. Although it wasn’t until the 1800s that Thomas Edison and others figured out how to ...

Electricity is a vital element in just about every mining process, from drilling to hauling to processing and more. Despite all of the advances in electrical distribution and control, moving electrons ...

Standards and regulations may change, but the danger associated with arc flash hazards remains. Analyzing potential incident energy correctly and understanding what personal protection equipment is ...

Tri-State Generation and Transmission requires its linemen to wear flame-retardant clothing and use the proper tools and personal protective equipment when working ...

A recent survey conducted by Littelfuse reveals that arc-flash safety is a priority among plant professionals and that protection technologies such as arc-flash relays are rapidly growing in ...

In the electrical industry, and the workplace in general, the phrases "arc flash" and "hazard risk analysis" are generating much interest and attention. Many managers and supervisors are asking "why ...

WESTFIELD — The Western Mass Public Utilities Co-op hosted Rodney Walker, an arc flash survivor on March 13 at the Westfield Gas & Electric/Whip City Fiber Operations Center. Linemen and other field ...