Preventing electrical injuries by following best practices for safe work environments helps everyone make it home at the end of the day. Now is a great time to review what some of the best practices ...

This safety procedure provides guidelines for safely working around electrical hazards. It includes provisions for training, lockout requirements, and specific types of work practices and the required ...

Confined space work is often considered to be one of the most dangerous types of work performed in power generation settings. Confined spaces may contain hazardous atmospheres, they can trap entrants, ...

In recent years, the electrical industry has seen positive trends toward proper electrical safe work practices and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE). However, one very routine task ...

Supervisors should seek out opportunities to catch employees working safely, using the right safety equipment and clothing, and following safe work practices. It's all too easy to launch a fun, ...

All equipment and machinery should be properly maintained to prevent accidents and injuries. This includes regularly inspecting equipment for wear and tear, performing routine maintenance, and ...

A lot of numbers get bounced around about injuries and fatalities due to electrical incidents. The Department of Labor estimates that there are, on average, 9,600 serious electrical shock and burn ...

Aug. 1, 2008 -- When the electrical construction industry sets its mind to something, it means business – particularly when it comes to safety. Four years ago, the Occupational Safety and Health ...

Working on a snow-covered roof poses significant dangers, including serious falls and exposure to extreme cold. These guidelines will help ensure that your company has proper controls in place to help ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration doesn't set limits or standards for workplace lifting, but does recommend that employers offer safe lifting training to employees. The National ...

Because trench and excavation operations are among the most dangerous jobs in the construction and utility industries, each year the Trench Safety Stand Down is held to encourage companies to discuss ...