Electrical Safety

By George T. Cole I recently wrote an article for Electrical Safety in the Workplace titled “Digital multimeters Safety” which focused on the significant risks to your personal safety when they are not used correctly, inadequate inspection prior to use and when configured incorrectly for a function it was not designed for.

CBS ArcSafe, a leading manufacturer of remote racking and switching solutions for low- and medium-voltage switchgear, introduces the RRS-3 VY Toshiba. The remote racking system lets technicians operate Toshiba VY-30M25A circuit breakers (rotary racking only) from up to 300 feet away, putting them safely outside the arc flash boundary. All CBS ArcSafe products are manufactured in the United States at our facility in Denton, TX. Visit CBSArcSafe.com or call 877-4-SAFETY for more information.

By Daniel Majano and Brianne Deerwester, Contributors Each year, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) collects information on fatal occupational electrical injuries using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), Survey of Occupational Injuries (SOII), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Fatality and Catastrophe Investigation Summaries.

Prepare your facility for electrical upgrades with practical steps for safer scheduling, access, communication, and a controlled project closeout. Electrical upgrades can affect far more than the equipment listed on a project schedule. Contractors may need to enter occupied spaces, interact with existing systems, or work around processes that cannot stop without advance planning.

Every reader undoubtably drives an automobile.Regardless of the fuel it uses for propulsion, most of us are keenly aware that operating our vehicles on public roads safely involves numerous responsibilities to ensure the safety of the driver and passengers as well as for the other motorists sharing the public road with us.Human factors such as wearing our seat belts, defensive driving, keeping our eyes on the road, avoiding distractions and complying with traffic laws reduce the risk of...

Monthly program celebrates American craftsmanship with premium USA-made flags Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the launch of its VIP American-Made 250th Anniversary Flag Giveaway, a monthly program recognizing customer loyalty while celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The initiative will award nine exclusive Allegiance “America’s 250th Anniversary” flags to Cementex VIP members from May through December, including a special bonus drawing for July 4th.

By George T. Cole Digital multimeters or better known as “DMM”, are not only extremely useful tools but essential equipment for the modern-day electrician and technician.These marvelous instruments provide us with the ability to gather extremely accurate data to help us quickly locate problems during troubleshooting, capture precise values during maintenance and most importantly ensures the parts about to be touched is free of hazardous voltage.

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.

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.

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.