Working in open environments presents challenges for containing electrical hazards. Here’s what to keep in mind in order to keep workers safe.

Every day, an estimated five to 10 arc flash incidents occur and more than 2,000 people are hospitalized each year, according to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). With arc flash and ...

Electrical safety in direct current (DC) systems is not as well understood or regulated as alternating current (AC) systems. This is due to the new and diverse forms of DC sources, lower prevalence of ...

As production continues to soar amid global staff shortages, more non-electrical workers are performing electrical work. This often includes simple tasks like pushing a reset button on an overload or ...

Have you ever found yourself faced with an electrical task that involves a potential arc flash hazard, and the first question you ask is: “What level of personal protective equipment (PPE) do I need ...

In 2023, the NFPA promoted the NFPA 70B publication from a status of “recommended practices” to a Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. Since then, we’ve seen many articles and posts ...

A recent survey conducted by Littelfuse reveals that arc-flash safety is a priority among plant professionals and that protection technologies such as arc-flash relays are rapidly growing in ...

The comparison figure between no arc-fault state and arc-fault state under various type of loads, ranging from 30 W–60 W. An arc fault is an electrical discharge between two conductors due to poor ...

Legislation upgrading the New York City electrical code was enacted in late December, the first upgrade since 2011. Local Law 128 of 2024 has significant implications for the safety of workers ...

Hiring an electrician to perform electrical work in your home isn’t just about saving yourself a bit of manual labor. Home fire safety is one of the most crucial components of the electrical building ...