Working in open environments presents challenges for containing electrical hazards. Here’s what to keep in mind in order to keep workers safe.

The most effective tool in electrical safety is knowledge — not only knowledge of the hazards but also knowledge of how to protect ourselves and others from those hazards. Throughout my career, I have ...

When electrical equipment must be maintained or repaired while energized, an arc flash hazard may be present. Affected workers need to know what steps should be taken to stay safe. Arc flash warning ...

An arc flash occurs due to a phase-to-ground or phase-to-phase short circuit. The extreme heat, light, and pressure blasts associated with these events make it necessary to take precautions when ...

Every day, an estimated five to 10 arc flash incidents occur and more than 2,000 people are hospitalized each year, according to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). With arc flash and ...

Protecting workers’ lives is a priority. If a serious incident occurs, the emotional and financial effects can be devastating. For most countries, including the United States, electrical safety is ...

Arc flash is defined as an explosive release of energy caused by an electrical arc. Typically, the arc results from either a phase-to-ground or phase-to-phase fault created by many possible events.

Electrical injuries are among the most severe hazards in the workplace, and arc flashes represent one of the most violent types of electrical incidents. These electrical explosions produce blinding ...