Although injuries from electrical hazards represent a fraction of total on-the-job injuries, they are more likely to result in death than injuries from other causes, according to the Arlington, ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many of us think about safety—at the workplace and in our everyday lives. As we look ahead to the best ways to be safe in the post-COVID world, keeping ...

Electricity is dangerous when used without proper training, knowledge and planning. The basic electrical safety principles listed below provide guidance to use electricity safely before you start a ...

A new OSHA toolbox talk emphasizes that most workplace electrical fatalities occur outside traditional electrical trades and outlines practical steps employers can take to reduce risk. Electrical ...

A frayed cable. A rushed repair. A quick “this’ll do” fix. It doesn’t take much for something to go wrong. And when it does, the consequences can be serious. Some shocks cause burns. Others lead to ...

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 ...

What the numbers do not capture are lifelong surgeries, rehabilitation, lost income, displacement, trauma and grief that follow a catastrophic burn. Healing from a severe electrical burn injury can ...

The Electrical Safety Program (ESP) was created to comply with electrical systems regulatory requirements to ensure that energized electrical work at Purdue University facilities is performed safely ...