Electrical Safety

National Electrical Safety Month 2020: Electrical Safety Wherever You Work

Each May the Electrical Safety Foundation International (EFSI) commemorates National Electrical Safety Month with a campaign to educate people about reducing the number of electrically related fires, fatalities, injuries, and property loss. On average, there are approximately 2,000 non-fatal electrical injuries at work each year, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). With an unprecedented number of people are clocking in remotely during the…

Jesse Allred | April 30, 2020 | Industry News | Electrical Safety, Safety, Social Distancing, Workplace Safety

Robots, Automation, and Workplace Safety: 7 Common Hazards

It’s been more than thirty years since OSHA published Guidelines for Robotics Safety in 1987. Since then, automated systems and are robots are used in all kinds of industries to complete all types of jobs – from material handling to fabrication to security. Robotics have given companies the chance to dramatically increase operational efficiency while ensuring a high level of quality control. Automation is often used to…

Jesse Allred | January 21, 2020 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, Lockout Tagout, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety

Addressing Lockout/Tagout for National Electrical Safety Month

Since May is National Electrical Safety Month, it’s the perfect time to address common electrical hazards in your workplace. One of the most important components of electrical safety is the control of hazardous energy, known as lockout/tagout (LOTO). This article defines LOTO, why it’s important to your facility, and how it can help prevent dangerous accidents. What is LOTO? Lockout tagout is the practice of controlling energy…

Jesse Allred | May 13, 2019 | Safety Solutions, Visual Safety | Electrical Safety, Equipment Labeling, Lockout Tagout, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety

The IEEE 1584 2018 Update: What’s Changed and Why It Matters

In 2002, the unveiling of the IEEE 1584 guide was unprecedented. For the first time, an internationally recognized standard existed to calculated arcing short circuit currents, incident energy, and arc flash boundary. The standard was revolutionary, and was thanks to the hard work and tireless research done by electric engineers driven to reduce arc flash incidents and save lives by creating the IEEE 1584. Thanks to the…

CSS Editorial Staff | December 7, 2018 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety

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

15 Epic Safety Fails & How to Avoid Them

Workplace safety is extremely important and it’s something most people reading this page think about on a regular basis. Those who work in this industry often get to a point where they don’t see very many egregious safety failures because companies that employ safety managers typically have at least some standards in place. Every day throughout the world, however, people make incredibly dangerous (and alright, we’ll say…

Tony Ferraro | May 8, 2017 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Forklift Safety, Ladder Safety, Lockout Tagout, OSHA, Safety, Workplace Safety

5 Workplace Safety Tips

Safety Tips to Improve Employees Well Being There is a common saying that you’ll hear at safety conferences and industrial meetings, “A safe workplace is an efficient workplace.” It is sometimes changed around to say profitable workplace at the end, but in either case the fact remains that while the primary reason to focus on safety is to keep employees protected, it is also a smart business…

Tony Ferraro | April 29, 2016 | Safety Solutions | 5S, Electrical Safety, Emergency Evacuation, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Labeling, Organized Workplace, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety

The Recipe for Complete Lockout Tagout

When looking to improve the safety of employees and the overall facility during maintenance and other work on machines, there are few things better than developing a lockout/tagout (LOTO) system. This system is designed specifically to prevent accidents and injuries when personnel are working in and around potentially dangerous machines. For example, if someone is going to be replacing a part on a large machine, it is…

Tony Ferraro | March 17, 2016 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, Lockout Tagout, Regulations & Compliance, Workplace Safety

How to Measure Your Near Misses

While most people think of the workplace as a fairly safe environment today, there are still a lot of risks in place. Sure, we have come a long way from the dangerous (and all too often deadly) work environments of generations past, but there are still thousands of accidents and injuries each year. In addition, far too many people are still being killed on the job due…

Tony Ferraro | March 11, 2016 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, Facility Marking, Forklift Safety, Labeling, Safety, Workplace Safety

Wind Turbine safety – Top 5 Hazards

Close Look at Wind Turbine Safety With the rapid growth of wind turbines as a clean source of power throughout the country and around the world, thousands of people are being employed to install and maintain these giant electricity generators. While these are often great jobs, they can also be quite dangerous, which is why all companies in this industry need to take a close look at…

Tony Ferraro | January 19, 2015 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Safety

Welding Safety Hazards – The Five Things You Need to Know

Exploring Welding Safety Hazards It is not surprising to many that welding is a job with a lot hazards associated with it. To make matters worse, the hazards associated with welding are often more severe than many others in the workplace, which means they need to be taken especially seriously. 5 Welding Safety Hazards that You Should Know Addressing these welding safety hazards is an important part…

Tony Ferraro | December 9, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety

Workplace Safety Hazards – The 5 Hidden Dangers

Detecting Workplace Safety Hazards If you are looking at different ways to improve the safety of your facility, it is important to look for all types of workplace safety hazards. Some of them will be quite obvious and easy to address, but others will be harder to detect. Look at the following examples of hidden dangers that may be found in almost any facility. Knowing to look…

Tony Ferraro | October 29, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Electrical Safety, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety

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

10 Construction Safety Facts that May Surprise You

Make Construction Safety a Priority Everyone knows that construction sites can be very dangerous. The more you know about the types of danger you will face, however, will help you to take steps toward keeping everyone safe. Look over the following 10 safety facts and see what you can learn about how to improve the overall safety of your facility. In addition to using this information to…

Tony Ferraro | October 20, 2014 | Safety Solutions | Crane Safety, Electrical Safety, Labeling, Lockout Tagout, OSHA, PPE, Safety