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OSHA has become serious about preventing electrical injuries.  They are citing NFPA 70E in their interpretation letters which are making it clear that the old idea of “OSHA Minimum” is dying.  OSHA minimum is not following the OSHA standards but keeping workers safe and healthy in the workplace from workplace exposures and injuries.  Read this [...]

My new article on choosing arc flash PPE is unbiased and real helpful on getting the right things without all the industry hype.  We don’t sell the PPE but we do most of the arc flash testing at ArcWear.com so you can count on our info to assist in need. http://ecmweb.com/ops_maintenance/choosing-ppe-arc-exposure-20100301/index.html

Following CSA Z462 will prevent most of these injuries and almost all the fines.  The standard came out in 2008 but many in Canada had been using the US, NFPA 70E before the Canadian version came out.  I’m a member of Z462 and a big supporter of the methodology to prevent injuries and fatalities.  Most [...]

Anytime I read of workers killed in explosions for which no cause is known, I try to read between the lines. This plant made carbon and graphite or used them.  They are both excellent conductors and frequently become airborne to settle in electrical parts.  Usually these materials are not combustible themselves but they can lead [...]