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Electrical Safety Month: Tips for Electrical Hazard Safety

National Electrical Safety Month has been recognized every May since the early 1990s, remaining a staunch tradition to this day. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (EFSI) takes special initiatives to promote electrical safety at home and the workplace. Last year, the Electrical Safety Foundation International ran a campaign that featured e-mobility, lithium-ion battery safety, and disaster safety. You can expect similar themes this year, as well. To…

Jesse Allred | May 15, 2018 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Lockout Tagout, OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety

NFPA 70E 2018 Update: What You Need To Know

Every three years, the National Fire Protection Association releases an update to the NFPA 70E regulations, a series of guidelines meant to protect those who work with and around electricity. 2018 is no exception, and while the majority of changes in this year’s edition involve minor sentence changes and general editorial housekeeping, there are a few important alterations you should keep in mind. Electrical Safety Programs Must…

CSS Editorial Staff | October 2, 2017 | Safety Solutions | 70E, Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, NFPA

Healthcare Floor Marking Policy

A Complete Healthcare Floor Marking Policy Guide One of the fastest growing trends in healthcare today is implementing efficiency standards based on Lean 5S concepts which can be done by using things such as safety wall signs and photoluminescent tape. This is important because it can benefit hospitals, doctor’s offices and other healthcare facilities to operate more efficiently, which can cut down on costs and improve patient…

Tony Ferraro | November 26, 2014 | Floor Marking | 5S, Arc Flash, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Healthcare, Organized Workplace, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Social Distancing

Arc Flash Dangers – The 6 Deadliest

How to Avoid Arc Flash Dangers Just about everyone has witnessed a spark coming from an electrical outlet or other device, and most have even experienced the feeling of one of these sparks on their hands or other parts of the body. While these tiny sparks are mostly harmless, they can still hurt quite a bit and surprise you if you come in contact with them. Imagine…

Tony Ferraro | October 27, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Labeling, Regulations & Compliance, Safety

8 Electricity Tips for Staying Safe

A Guide for Keeping Safe around Electricity Of all the many safety hazards in the workplace, few can cause as much damage, injury or even death as electricity. To make it worse, accidents with electricity can literally happen in the blink of an eye, which is why it is so important to implement electricity tips for staying safe ahead of time. For example, according to OSHA, “In…

Tony Ferraro | August 28, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Equipment Labeling, Fire Safety, Labeling, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety

NFPA 70e Arc Flash Labels

Reviewing Arc Flash Labels and the NFPA 70e Standard Whenever working on equipment in a facility there are going to be risks associated with the job. In cases when the equipment must be energized in order to perform a maintenance task, however, the risk is significantly higher. This is why the NFPA has added new provisions to their National Electrical Code regulations stating that labels must be…

Tony Ferraro | July 14, 2014 | Safety Solutions | 70E, Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Equipment Labeling, Labeling, NFPA, Safety

What is Fault Current?

Arc Flash, Fault Current, and OSHA Electricity, for all its interaction with just about every aspect of today’s modern world, is still a general mystery to the layperson. While we may have a sort of idea of some of the terminology – hey, there was a band called AC/DC after all – most managers aren’t well-educated on electrical workings. This problem is made worse when that manager…

Tony Ferraro | June 16, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Equipment Labeling, Fault Current, Fire Safety, Labeling, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety

Facility Safety Frequently Asked Questions

Facility Safety Questions and Answers When it comes to improving safety in a facility, people have all sorts of questions. In many cases the questions are about specific situations related to their own facility. These questions often require very detailed answers and looking at how the laws or regulations apply to a specific situation. For most questions, however, the answers will be the same for all facilities.…

Tony Ferraro | May 28, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Facility Safety, Fire Safety, GHS, Labeling, Lockout Tagout, OSHA, Safety, Safety Signs, Safety Standards, Workplace Safety

Arc Flash Explosions & Prevention

Most commonly, the hazards we associate with electricity and exposed electrical equipment are those due to direct contact. In these cases, a worker might accidentally touch an uninsulated wire or piece of electrical equipment, and momentarily become a conductor themselves. Severe burns and arrhythmia or stoppage of the heart can occur. What most people don’t know, however, is that another type of fairly common electrical hazard exists,…

Tony Ferraro | April 2, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Equipment Labeling, Fire Safety, Labeling, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Safety Signs

Choosing FR Clothing for Your Facility

When it comes to workplace safety, few topics get as much attention as that of fire safety. Between fire drills and how to contain fires, most people are well aware of the fact that this is a significant risk. For many facilities, however, the safety stops at getting away from a fire, or attempting to put one out. Fire protection gear, like fire resistant clothing is all…

Tony Ferraro | March 6, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Fire Safety, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety

Electrical Safety in Your Industrial Facility

When running any type of industrial facility there are many different hazards that need to be considered. Throughout the facility there are risks with everything from large machines to the toxic chemicals being used, and many more. With all these risks, some safety or facility managers don’t put an emphasis on electrical safety, which can be a big mistake. In most facilities the electrical situation is just…

Tony Ferraro | February 20, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Safety

Arc Flash PPE

An arc flash can easily be deemed as one of the most hazardous events to occur within a workplace. However, despite constant care and maintenance of electrical tools, an arc flash can still occur with basically no warning at all. Even though arc flashes may be relatively rare, they are still possible and employees need to exercise constant caution when working with or around electrical equipment. What…

Tony Ferraro | August 28, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, PPE

NFPA 70E Update Overview

The NFPA or National Fire Protection Association is responsible for creating the NFPA 70E which is the standard for electrical safety within the workplace. When it comes to electrical safety in the workplace, there are basically three different types of electrical hazards; they are electrical shock, electrical arc flash, and electrical arc blast. It is very important to understand and follow the safety practices outlined by the…

Tony Ferraro | August 23, 2013 | Safety Solutions | 70E, Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, NFPA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety

Arc Flash: Common Beliefs Debunked

Even though many people know and understand the hazards associated with arc flashes, there are still some people that quite frankly act “untouchable” when it comes to certain safety hazards in the workplace. We all know these people, they are the ones who need multiple reminders to wear safety glasses, rarely utilize hearing protection, and often bend and stretch the safety rules in favor of their own…

Tony Ferraro | August 9, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Labeling, PPE, Safety

Arc Flash Boundaries

There are many possible hazards within industrial work environments; however, an arc flash is potentially one of the most deadly and debilitating dangers. An arc flash can be described as an arc-shaped electrical current that leaves its intended path and travels through the air to the ground or another conductor point. The heat and light given off by an arc flash are capable of causing extensive damage…

Mike Wilson | May 2, 2013 | Safety Solutions | Arc Flash, Workplace Safety