Wouldn't it be nice to know exactly what OSHA is training its inspectors to look for during an inspection that includes electrical safety, including surprising new areas of emphasis based on national ...

OSHA has added two new modules to the agency’s “Ergonomics Solutions for Electrical Contractors” e-Tool. The modules, developed with input from the Independent Electrical Contractors Inc. (IEC), as ...

Electrical hazards killed four workers in Missouri and Kansas in five months in 2021. In Missouri on Oct. 4, it was a 40-year-old electrical contractor replacing light fixtures in Sedalia. On Sept. 23 ...

For the first time in nearly two decades, OSHA updated its arc-flash hazard guidance on Nov. 25, 2024. This update provides clear instructions for both employers and workers, emphasizing two major ...

OSHA’s priorities are shaped by political and regulatory shifts. It’s important to stay apprised of key developments ...

We often take electricity for granted. We don’t think about it when it is working fine and all our tools, equipment, and appliances are running smoothly. But when we lose electricity, many operations ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reviewing electrical standards for the construction industry to make sure proper safeguards are in place as electrical wiring is being ...

In this mini episode of the podcast, Editor Sydny Shepard reports the top 25 most dangerous jobs in America, the NFPA's new campaign for electrical safety and how OSHA has refined its COVID-19 ...

Electrical accidents are described by OSHA as one of their “Fatal Four.” That’s why it is essential to have an Electrical Safety Program that meets the comprehensive compliance standards and ...

Electricity is a powerful force that can cause serious injury and death. When it comes to electrical job tasks, it only takes an instant to turn a momentary mistake into a life-altering event or even ...