In the realm of electrical safety, understanding the concept of incident energy and its rating in calorie per centimeter squared (cal/cm²) is crucial, particularly when it comes to arc flash protection. This article will discuss the incident energy rating, its significance, and its role in determining the level of protection required to ensure the safety…
The Importance of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) in Electrical Safety Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) are an essential component of electrical safety in modern homes and workplaces. These devices are designed to protect against electrical shock hazards by quickly disconnecting the power supply in the event of a ground fault. In this article, we…
Transcription: Hi. I want to talk today about electrical enclosures and the space in front of those. It’s important that we keep those clear with depth of at least 36 inches and the width of the panel that could be opened up. The reason this is, and this is a contentious thing in every plant…
Make sure these get done! De-energize. Unless the employer can justify live work, it is not permitted. Live testing and troubleshooting are allowed, but altering the circuit live is difficult to justify. Workers must be qualified for each electrical task they perform, and the electrical hazard they are exposed to. Workers must know how to…
OSHA Training Requirements For Electrical Safety Based on the number of questions I get from clients, the electrical safety-related OSHA training requirements can be confusing. In simple terms, a company has to provide electrical safety-related work practices and train employees on them. A worker has to be qualified, trained and can demonstrate skills, on any…
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