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 issues were the second leading cause of home fires between 2012 and 2016, according to the National Fire Protection Association -- and there's little evidence that the trend has changed.

Look over your main electrical panel and the area surrounding it. You should have three feet of clear space around the panel, and an easy-to-find, battery-operated light source available for when the ...

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 ...

Jake Malkiewicz from Hiller went through an electrical safety checklist and gave tips on what to look for in your home that may be potential fire hazards. For more information or to set up an ...

(BPT) – Storm season is in full swing! Has your power gone out yet? It’s a great time to remind yourself of the potential dangers associated with electricity and be proactive about electrical safety ...

FIRE, jolts, arcs, thermal burns, flash burns . . . . There are few workplace scenarios as potentially deadly as those that involve work with electricity or electrical items. Yet we all have a ...

Electrical experts tell Lisa Salmon that too many people overlook signs of faulty electrics and urge them to book a safety ...