IN the realm of personal protective equipment, protective gloves offer the first line of defense against an array of hazards. Most often, they are used to protect the hands against scrapes, cuts, ...

I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The good news is that, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of occupational fatalities resulting from exposure to electricity has ...

There are two basic names for shoes that have some protection from electrical shock: Dielectric (DI) and Electrical Hazard (EH) rated. The differences between the standards are not usually understood, ...

When thinking about options for electrical protection, you have two choices: locking out and tagging the equipment or providing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Whether you choose ...

Using electrical equipment on the job is always hazardous. According to a report prepared by the Fire Protection Research Foundation, there were 1,962 electrical-related workplace deaths during the 10 ...

Do you know what OSHA has to say about electrical safety testing requirements on jobsites? In the rugged construction site environment flexible cords that supply portable tools and appliances are all ...

Beckwith Electric Co., Inc., a provider of goods and services for industries involved with electric power, communications and advanced electronic technology, is now registering attendees for its ninth ...

Electrical substations utilize direct lightning stroke shielding to help ensure proper operation, and to prevent costly damages and extended outages. While modern substation designs and equipment make ...

For utilities, proper protection against high voltage transient overvoltages and overloads is critical to ensure maximum life of their power transformers. Failure to do so can result in significant ...