Electrical
Browse electrical safety articles and tips at SafeWork Insider.
Learn about equipment guidelines, preventing injuries, arc flash, LOTO and more.
High Voltage Hazards in the Construction Industry
Year-after-year electrocutions remain on OSHA’s Top Ten list of citations and are among the third leading cause of death for…
Why Customization Can Enhance a Safety-First Culture
If you look around, you’ll notice hazardous situations that could affect your health and safety. That’s because, in every industry,…
Utility Work is One of the Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs
Learn how to improve utility worker safety and the hazards associated with utility work All industries have their fair share…
All About Lockout / Tagout Devices
Controlling the release of hazardous energy is the most important thing you can do to protect others from electrical…
How to Avoid Arc Flash Injuries
Failure to comply with OSHA regulations regarding electrical hazards carries a steep price – both in terms of citations issued…
What to Include in Your Annual Safety Inspection Checklist
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) increased its maximum fines for employer safety violations last year for the first…
Safety Tip: 5 Extension Cord Rules for a Safer Worksite
Electrical-related injuries are the second-leading cause of death in construction, so electrical safety should be a hot topic for anyone…
Arc Flash Safety Tips
An arc flash is a flashover of electric current that leaves its intended path and travels through the air from…
Safety Tip: Electrical Safety Best Practices
Three electrocutions in mines prompted the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to issue a “Safety Alert” featuring tips to…
Key Components of a Lockout / Tagout Program
If your employees maintain or service machines where the unexpected startup, energization or release of stored energy could cause injury,…
