OSHA has now enforced GFCI’s from a newer OSHA standard which is part of the 2000 NFPA 70E Chapter 1 and 2 OSHA adopted an promulgated in 2008. GFCI’s are now required by OSHA for contruction AND maintenance. Read the OSHA press release…

This is continuing proof that arc flash hazard awareness and safety is going mainstream. This article’s last paragraph mentions safety and arc flash in an article about carbon sequestering and renewable energy! Arc flash training is gaining ground as is NFPA 70E and NESC standards. To read the article, click here.

I used to know where this was but my link quit working. It was really just moved. All NFPA standards are online to read for FREE. Click here to go to the sign in page. You must be a member or have a FREE login with NFPA. Just sign up for it and it is [...]

Mike Frain an electrical safety engineer in the UK holds a seminar for IET.org. Click here to see the seminar

Cumru Township, PA The worker who had his clothing ignite was sitting in a control room NEAR a panel but electrical work was going on during likely causing the arc flash. One worker discarged. Gentleman with clothing ignition is still critical. Read the Reading Eagle article Update…

Though this suit in the UK claims to be an excellent arc flash suit it leaves out a detail which is important. It has no hood/facepiece testing on the suit in the literature. The IEC standards have no requirements for testing hoods for arc protection. Without ASTM F2178 I would not recommend buying an arc [...]

OSHA from time to time makes a special focus on industries, combustible dust, engulfments, falls and electrical hazards is a new push on grain handling facilities. Read the OSHA press release…

This article discusses the most commonly used electrical and arc flash safety standards in the world. Read the article here…

Here is an article of mine on arc flash labels and standards requirements. You can sign up for my white paper at e-hazard.com which has more detail. Read the American Chronicle Article…

Love this presentation. It doesn’t address everything but it addresses many of the things you should consider. This represents two quality companies. There are others out there of great quality too but there are LOTS of slackers. Look over this and ask your supplier how they stack up. I’m not saying other companies don’t provide [...]