Choosing PPE for your employees can be a daunting task. You not only have to decide the appropriate pieces to purchase, but you also must consider your employees’ comfort and…
Q: Is there a known hazard wearing nitrile gloves under voltage-rated rubber gloves with leather protectors? I have been asked by our Radiation Safety (at a nuclear power plant) manager…
In Saskatchewan, Canada, a SaskPower supervisor was fined $28,000 after being found guilty of Occupational Health & Safety violations. The accident occurred in Wakaw, Saskatchewan in 2014. Kleon Swahn and…
Konecranes Canada Inc. in Ontario pleaded guilty last month in the death of one of their employees in 2015. The victim, a manager for the company, was electrically shocked as…
Q: What is the recommended testing cycle for a 40-cal arc flash suit? I have a technician requesting the testing schedule of 40-cal suits. Are there required tests for arc…
Q: Does winter wear or rainwear worn by an electrical worker have to be AR or just FR? A: Standards, including NFPA 70E and OSHA 1910.269, require garments not to…