Here is a straightforward NFPA 70E issue. Unqualified workers doing energized work. No PPE and no training. From the OSHA allegations this one is in need. Read the OSHA press release…

Now is the opportunity to put in testimony to OSHA on combustible dust. If more than 10 minutes will be needed it must be submitted in writing beforehand. See the NWI article… See the OSHA e-docket…

The lack of work standards in many countries and the lack of health and safety training can be a killer. Proper wiring makes a big difference and NEC (NFPA 70), NESC (IEEE C-2) and IEC wiring standards make a big difference but local regulation is critical. See the article about ONE province in India with [...]

Workers have to work these lines often energized. It is important that this work is done properly because of the high energy levels. New PPE and procedures are pretty amazing. Read the report.

These are more common than I had expected. Interesting often no workers are present. See BART system shut down by an arc flash.

Etcetera Edutainment, a Pittsburgh-based provider of simulation and game-based safety training, earlier this month announced the release of “Electrical Safety Sim: Low Voltage”–a simulation-based training module that allows workers to learn and practice the principles of NFPA- and OSHA-based electrical safety.

Zarheer Jooma, Electrical Engineer in South Africa has teamed with e-Hazard.com to provide the most up-to-date arc flash safety training in South Africa. See the editorial..

Intresting how combustible dust and poor electrical maintenance (resulting in arc flash potentials which can ignite combustible dust). Why didn’t the Chemical Safety Board recognize that flame resistant clothing should be part of the solution? I commend CSB’s other findings but can’t understand why folks won’t see that adding one PPE item could save $millions [...]

I think we are seeing a trend. OSHA has more tools and training on electrical than ever before. Electrical incidents are still the #4 killer and the most likely for workers to be ignorant of. See the OSHA press release…

This is a major change from previous governmental requirements which only required it for flaggers. Read the OSHA press release…