Let’s Review In the previous three parts, Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of this article series, we discussed some general attributes of digital multimeters, common mistakes in using…
Recap of Part 2 Part 2 focused on the importance of ensuring the digital multimeter (DMM) and test leads carry a certification from a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and…
Recap of Part 1 In Part 1 we covered some of the common errors when using digital multimeters (DMM) that can lead to serious injury, such as when the multimeter…
What is a Multimeter? As an electrician, test technician, or electrical worker in today’s electrified world, the need for a good quality digital multimeter, also known as a “DMM,” isn’t…
Buyers Beware A friend recently shared a safety concern with me regarding “insulated electricians’ gloves” he had stumbled across. The sellers claim the gloves provide workers with insulation from electric shock…
Review of RAB and MAD Previously, we established that before a worker is allowed to enter the Restricted Approach Boundary (RAB) or Minimum Approach Distance (MAD), he must be insulated…