Burning Questions

Have Leather Coats for Workers Been Arc-rated?

Q: Have leather coats been tested for arc flash (we use them for our battery rooms)? Some of our workers perform work on batteries with sulfuric acid as an electrolyte.…

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Burning Questions

What Can I Use to Clean Insulated Tools?

Q: I have two questions about how to clean insulated tools.When we need to clean our insulated tools, what kind of cleaner or brand is acceptable?There’s this thing called Plasti…

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Electrical Incidents

Journeyman Lineworker Killed in Overhead Electrical Line Accident

A 51-year-old utility worker was killed last week when he made contact with an overhead electrical line. Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) posted the preliminary details of…

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Electrical Incidents

Billboard Electric Shock Accident in California

A sign hanger was involved in a billboard electric shock accident February 2018. Two sign hangers working for Outfront Media were working 25 feet above ground, installing a vinyl sign…

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