Electrical Safety

CBS ArcSafe, a leading manufacturer of remote racking and switching solutions for low- and medium-voltage switchgear, introduces the RSK-SACE3, a remote switch kit that allows technicians to operate ABB/SACE EMAX2 air circuit breakers from 30 to 50 feet away, keeping workers safely outside the arc flash boundary. Compatible with EMAX2 frame sizes 1.2–6.2 equipped with factory button covers, the RSK-SACE3 accommodates breakers rated from 800 to 6000 A without the need to modify existing equipment.

Electrical safety gaps often start before equipment powers on. See what facility leaders should check before upgrades create hidden risk and costly downtime. Facility leaders often notice electrical problems after equipment arrives, crews begin installation, or downtime starts cutting into production. By then, a rushed fix might leave maintenance teams working through avoidable risk during service calls.

Improve workplace safety and reliability with practical electrical safety habits facility managers should prioritize to reduce risks and prevent downtime. Facility managers play a critical role in maintaining safe and efficient workplaces. While many responsibilities compete for attention, electrical safety remains one of the most important. Electrical failures can lead to costly downtime, damaged equipment, regulatory issues, and serious injuries.

National Safety Apparel (NSA), a leading manufacturer of high-performance personal protective equipment, safety apparel, and electric utility products, announced a planned leadership succession, positioning the company for continued growth and long-term success. Effective June 8, Michael Enright will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Chuck Grossman Jr., who will transition to Vice Chairman after nearly 30 years leading NSA.

Comprehensive lightning protection measures help keep peaker plants in a constant state of readiness, enabling them to deliver supplemental power at a moment’s notice when electrical grids become overloaded According to the latest federal data, the United States currently has just over one thousand peaking power plants in active service. Also known as peaker plants, these electric power generation facilities are designed to operate only during periods of high electricity demand.

Milwaukee Tool expands their jobsite safety solutions with the new BOLT™ Personal Voltage Detector, delivering the most consistent alerts, easiest operation, and secure integration within the BOLT™ System. Designed to increase awareness when working around live electrical sources, this solution provides clear alerts without the risk of user error from sensitivity adjustments.

By George Cole, Contributor If you’re familiar with NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety In The Workplace, then you should recall it speaks of two related but different electric shock protection distances that must be maintained from an exposed energized part. The first is the “Limited Approach Boundary” (LAB), with the next closer distance to the energized part being the “Restricted Approach Boundary” (RAB).

Safety planning, compliance standards, and workforce training all play a role in how construction teams manage risk in complex jobsite environments. New construction projects introduce a wide range of electrical risks, from temporary power setups to evolving site conditions. For facility managers and safety leaders, understanding how to proactively manage these risks is essential to maintaining compliance and preventing costly incidents.

Acquisition broadens offering across demanding safety applications in industrial and utility end markets Blue Point Capital Partners (“Blue Point”) and its portfolio company, National Safety Apparel (“NSA” or the “Company”), announced today the acquisition of Lakeland Industries’ High Performance Flame Resistant (“HPFR”) and High‑Visibility (“HiViz”) product lines.

Protect crews from electrical hazards in underground utility work. Learn mapping, grounding, and monitoring strategies that reduce arc faults and cable strikes. Electrical work near buried utilities exposes crews to arc faults, ground faults, and unexpected energized conductors. Facility and safety managers must control these hazards through planning, mapping, and disciplined field practices.