http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO7e97-Kelg The 2015 edition of NFPA 70E introduces a major change in how stakeholders evaluate electrical risk, so that owners, managers, and employees can work together to ensure an electrically safe working area and comply with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K. • Key changes throughout the Standard replace the phrase "hazard … Continue reading “New NFPA 70E – 2015 Standard Explained”
The 2015 edition of NFPA 70E introduces a major change in how stakeholders evaluate electrical risk -- so that owners, managers, and employees can work together to ensure an electrically safe working area and comply with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K. • Key changes throughout the Standard replace the phrase "hazard … Continue reading “New! ” NFPA 70E – 2015 Standard Released”
New Regulations, NEC Labeling Requirement OSHA is now citing and fining employers for failure to protect employees from the dangers of arc flash. For guidelines on best practices for protecting employees, OSHA refers employers to the 2012 edition of NFPA 70E standard, "Standard For Electrical Safety In the Workplace." The NFPA 70E 2012 edition instructs … Continue reading Arc Flash Regulations Overview
Want Water With That face Shield? Face shield protection is an important part of personal protective equipment (PPE). OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.133 gives the requirements for employers to follow on the appropriate use and selection of face shields and protective eyewear. OSHA relies on ANSI to provide manufacturing standards for face shields as well … Continue reading Safety Photo of the Day – “What’s Wrong With Using This As A Face Shield?, It’ll Work Just Fine!”
This is probably the second most-viewed arc flash video online. It shows three workers working in the open door of an exterior electrical substation when an arc flash occurs. They all sustained burns—one was very serious. Read more about this story here. This video shows the supervised re-energizing of a switchgear box that led to … Continue reading OSHA Safeguards For Electrical Personal Protection – Arc Flash
A promotional message from EHS Todayannouncing a new webinar. _ Implementing NFPA 70E for Arc Flash Safety Live Webinar· Wednesday, June 20, 2012· 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT Register now for this free live webinar Applying NFPA 70E to real-world situations can be confusing and at times overwhelming. … Continue reading Free Webinar: Implementing NFPA 70E for Arc Flash Safety – Wednesday, June 20, 2012 @ 2PM ET
On the Job Webinar Series On the Job is a FREE online Webinar series designed to provide industry information and updates to help keep you informed about the latest trends affecting your business or organization. Industry experts and knowledgeable Grainger staff partner through On the Job to provide relevant solutions regarding some of the key … Continue reading On the Job Webinar Series – NFPA 70E – Thursday, May 31, 2012 1:00 PM CT
The Importance of Arc Flash Assessment April 21, 12 p.m. Central Electrical hazards cause more than 300 deaths and 4,000 injuries in the workplace each year. In fact, electrical accidents rank sixth among all causes of work-related deaths in the United States. Between 2003 and 2007, 28,401 workers died while on the job. Contact … Continue reading Free Webinar – NSC: The Importance of Arc Flash Assessment – April 21, 2011 @ 12:00 PM Central time
A promotional message from EHS Today announcing a new webinar. Free Live Webinar Tuesday, March 8, 2011 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT Duration: 60 Minutes _Join us for this EHS Today Webinar Implementing NFPA 70E for Arc Flash Safety Register now for this free live webinar The practical application of NFPA 70E to real-world electrical … Continue reading Free Live Webinar: Implementing NFPA 70E for Arc Flash Safety – March 8th @ 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT
How to Handle An OSHA Inspection - Download PDF File OSHA Inspection Procedures - Download PDF File I have had many questions lately asking "What should I expect and how do I handle an OSHA Inspection?", thus this posting. Being prepared to handle an OSHA inspection or investigation properly minimizes the employer’s exposure to liability … Continue reading How to Handle an OSHA Inspection – “What Should I Expect?”
When it comes to electrical safety, OSHA standards can be technical and confusing. What requirements do safety managers need to know? 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 directives? … Continue reading What OSHA Expects: The Electrical & Arc Flash Safety Questions OSHA Will Ask During an Investigation
Free Live Webinar Thursday, November 11, 2010 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT An EHS Today Webinar Presented By: Understanding NFPA 70E and Arc Flash Hazards Register now for this free live webinar Working around electricity can be the most dangerous part of any job, and the effects of not performing the job safely can be … Continue reading Understanding NFPA 70E and Arc Flash Hazards – Free Live Webinar Thursday, November 11, 2010 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT
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