Electrical and Arc Flash Safety » Uncategorized http://electricalarcflashsafety.com Your resource for the latest info about electrical and arc flash training and safety. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:55:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How do you keep your crane 20 feet away from powerlines? Might look at DTec2 http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/12/how-do-you-keep-your-crane-away-from-powerlines-might-look-at-dtec2/ http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/12/how-do-you-keep-your-crane-away-from-powerlines-might-look-at-dtec2/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:14:27 +0000 Hugh Hoagland http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/?p=4247 Just teaching an NFPA 70E Train the Trainer and a trainer told us about a new device that can detect when a crane gets near powerlines and shuts down the crane.

 

Click here to see one engineering method to help comply with the 20 foot rule on cranes and Powerlines.

]]> http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/12/how-do-you-keep-your-crane-away-from-powerlines-might-look-at-dtec2/feed/ 0 Anthropomorphic Robot for Testing Chemical Protection Clothing. http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/11/anthropomorphic-robot-for-testing-chemical-protection-clothing/ http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/11/anthropomorphic-robot-for-testing-chemical-protection-clothing/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:34:25 +0000 Hugh Hoagland http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/?p=3360 Boston Dynamic has created, PETMAN,  an anthropomorphic robot for testing chemical protection clothing. The robot balances itself, can move freely and can simulate human physiology within a protective suit by controlling temperature, humidity and even sweating.  Its range of motion and fluidity of movement are remarkable — take a look at the linked  video.

Cick here to read more and watch a video of “Petman”

]]> http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/11/anthropomorphic-robot-for-testing-chemical-protection-clothing/feed/ 0 18 Year-Old Australian Dies in Electrical Incident in Bali http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/11/18-year-old-australian-dies-in-electrical-incident-in-bali/ http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/11/18-year-old-australian-dies-in-electrical-incident-in-bali/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:32:12 +0000 Hugh Hoagland http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/?p=3364 An 18 year old Australian tourist died when he came in contact with a metal pole while walking past a work site in Bali.

Click here to view a video regarding the Bali electrocution

]]> http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/11/18-year-old-australian-dies-in-electrical-incident-in-bali/feed/ 0 Man Disfigured in 2008 Electrical Incident Receives Face Transplant http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/03/man-disfigured-in-2008-electrical-incident-receives-face-transplant/ http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/03/man-disfigured-in-2008-electrical-incident-receives-face-transplant/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:11:41 +0000 Hugh Hoagland http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/?p=1508 A 25 year old man who was disfigured in a 2008 electrical incident , has received a full face transplant.  It is the first full face transplant to be performed in the U.S.  Electrical related incidents continue to be among the worst and most frequent leading to fatality and permanent disability. These have continued to fall because of companies working to provide training, proper PPE and good engineering to eliminate and reduce hazards. ]]> http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/03/man-disfigured-in-2008-electrical-incident-receives-face-transplant/feed/ 0 Identifying the incidence of electricity-related accidents in Great Britain http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/03/identifying-the-incidence-of-electricity-related-accidents-in-great-britain/ http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/03/identifying-the-incidence-of-electricity-related-accidents-in-great-britain/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:09:17 +0000 Hugh Hoagland http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/?p=1527 HSE is a national independent watchdog for work-related health, safety and illness in Great Britain. HSE has put together a research report on identifying the incidence of electricity- related accidents in Great Britain.  Be sure to click the link below and then download the full report that is available .  If nothing else, read the conclusions section.  Interesting stuff.

Click here to read more and download full report on electrical safety studies in incidents in Great Britian

]]> http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/03/identifying-the-incidence-of-electricity-related-accidents-in-great-britain/feed/ 0 Rehabilitation of Apprentice Lineman Badly Burned in 2010 Maine Electric Incident http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/03/rehabilitation-of-apprentice-lineman-badly-burned-in-2010-maine-electric-incident/ http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/03/rehabilitation-of-apprentice-lineman-badly-burned-in-2010-maine-electric-incident/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:04:56 +0000 Hugh Hoagland http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/?p=1498 A 25 year-old apprentice lineman badly burned over 50% of his body in an electrical incident in October 2010 is continuing his rehabilitation.  The lineman was operating a scissor lift at an electrical substation when electricity arced and touched the corner of the lift. The electricity traveled to the ground and back, resulting in severe burns. Without electrical safety equipment, it is speculated that the incident would have resulted in his death. OSHA has investigated and the company is conducting refresher safety training.  Arc flashes resulting in >25% body burns usually means the clothing ignited or the arc tracked on the sweat on the body.  If clothing ignition played a role, arc rated daily wear could have prevented most or all of the burns.  No word of OSHA fines at this point but this is likely an arc flash.  Most utilities are using arc rated daily wear.  If it is provided, wear it.  It makes all the difference in the world.

Click here to read more about Lineman’s Rehabilitation Following Electrical Incident

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From my experience this is VERY likely to have been an arc flash but could have ignited methane.

Click here to read more about Romanian Mine Explosion

]]> http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/02/mine-explosion-in-romania-kills-5/feed/ 0 New York City Firefighters Suffer Burns from “Fire Resistant” Gloves http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/02/new-york-city-firefighters-suffer-burns-from-fire-resistant-gloves/ http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/02/new-york-city-firefighters-suffer-burns-from-fire-resistant-gloves/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:56:58 +0000 Hugh Hoagland http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/?p=1402 Six NYC firefighters have suffered 2nd degree burns to their hands while wearing a new glove that was sold as Flame Resistant and meeting the National Fire Protection Association Standards. However, post-accident analysis of the fibers in the glove liners indicated that the manufacturer had the cotton fiber to a polyester blend. The manufacturer of the glove, The Glove Corporation, has closed its Arkansas plant as the cost to rectify the situation would make the plant insolvent. NYC expects the closing of the plant to complicate its efforts to recoup its money.

Click here to read more about the NYC Firefighter’s Gloves and Click here to read more about The Glove Corporation’s closing

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Two electrical workers were hospitalized when one of them came into contact with a live electrical source while installing a light fixture. He sustained burns to both hands and was hospitalized for his injuries.  The second electrician came to his co-worker’s aid and was shocked too. The second man was taken to a hospital as a precaution and released.

Click here to read more about the electrical shock incident in PA

]]> http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2011/01/two-electrical-workers-receive-shock-in-pittsburgh-area/feed/ 0 USPS Scarborough, ME Cited for Proposed Fines of $430,000. Now about $1.6 Million for Electrical Safety Violations. http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2010/07/usps-augusta-me-cited-for-proposed-fines-of-430000-now-about-1-6-million-for-electrical-safety-violations/ http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/2010/07/usps-augusta-me-cited-for-proposed-fines-of-430000-now-about-1-6-million-for-electrical-safety-violations/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:20:09 +0000 Hugh Hoagland http://electricalarcflashsafety.com/?p=859 This brings the proposed fines to over $2 million for the USPS for electrical safety.  This is a huge amount for electrical safety fines.

Click to see the OSHA press release for electrical safety fines for the Scarborough, ME USPS Postal facility $443K June 2010.

Portland, OR Citation $77K June 2010.

Baton Rouge, LA Citation $97.5K June 2010.

Two Philadelphia, PA Sites $500,000 June 2010.

Pittsburgh, PA $299,500 June 2010

Bedford Park, IL $210,000 May 2010.

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