Electrical Safety Program

“Maximizing Your Arc-Rated Gear”

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…

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Electrical Incidents

Supervisor Found Guilty in Worker’s Death

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…

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Electrical Incidents

Konecranes Canada Pleads Guilty

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…

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Burning Questions

When Should We Test Our 40 Cal Arc Flash Suit?

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…

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