In this episode of “EC&M Tech Talk,” Randy Barnett, an electrical instructor, trainer, inspector, journeyman electrician, and safety expert, walks viewers through five practical steps for performing ...

We often take electricity for granted. We don’t think about it when it is working fine and all our tools, equipment, and appliances are running smoothly. But when we lose electricity, many operations ...

Hiring an electrician to perform electrical work in your home isn’t just about saving yourself a bit of manual labor. Home fire safety is one of the most crucial components of the electrical building ...

Often, discussions of workplace safety are framed in terms of compliance. What does an organization need to do to avoid OSHA fines? That’s important, of course, but it’s just as important — if not ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – May is National Electrical Safety Month, and Eversource is reminding customers that without proper precautions, any contact with electric lines or equipment can be ...

Electrical safety testing has been around for almost a century, and safety agencies have been testing and certifying products for almost as long. Electrical and electronic products have changed ...

EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anyone who works with electrical or electromechanical equipment knows that safety is important. But defining specifically how to achieve a safe work environment ...

Electrical safety requirements, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safety by design have grown astronomically over the past 25 years. OSHA’s rules for electrical safety date back almost 50 years ...

Flammable insulating fluids and electrical faults pose significant fire and explosion risks to transformers. These hazards can result in catastrophic damage, disrupt business continuity, and cause ...

A job hazard analysis (JHA) is the blueprint for safe electrical work, which is why having a thorough, living documented plan is so crucial out in the field. An effective JHA starts with scoping the ...