Q: Why are ASTM F887 Harnesses tested to 40 cal/cm² and not lower? In the ArcWear research leading up to this standard, many years ago the U.S. Electric utilities looked at the…
A recurring question in many of our classes concerns verification for zero energy state, or verifying all energy sources are de-energized. One of our instructors recently contacted Kentucky OSH on…
Key ASTM standards have been updated. These are critical for electrical safety. Just click on any of the new standards listed below to view the document summary page. F 1236-19 Standard…
Employers need to be aware of an OSHA 1910.269 enforcement date coming up. OSHA 1910.269 applies to the transmission, distribution, and generation of electricity. Until May 31, 2015, no citations…
Duke Energy Florida has reached an informal agreement with OSHA concerning an employee fatality last October. In a prepared statement, Duke spokesman Valerie A. Patterson said: "Duke Energy representatives reached…
An accident involving overhead power lines in Crockery Township, Michigan, ended in tragedy. A homeowner was using a lift to do work on his house when the boom made contact…