Electricians face many challenges on the job, including shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blasts, all of which can cause lasting injuries or death. Construction electrical work is considered ...

Part 1 of this series addresses significant updates to arc flash hazard marking requirements found in the 2026 NEC Sec. 110.16 to improve the safety of all electrical ...

Electrical environments are extremely dangerous for workers, with arc-flash hazards on the rise due to an increased demand in electricity and energy, meaning that workers are at risk now more than ...

It’s been a very long time, in fact 20 years, since OHSA has updated its arc flash guidance. “OSHA’s new guidance, issued on November 25, targets two major causes of arc flash injuries and fatalities, ...

Over the past several months, the term “electrification” has made its way into national conversation. Simply put, electrification means converting the way a machine or system operates to the use of ...

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 injuries are among the most severe hazards in the workplace, and arc flashes represent one of the most violent types of electrical incidents. These electrical explosions produce blinding ...