Safety articles on Electrical

Assorted Extension Cords Hanging Up Neatly
Electrical

Back to Basics: How to Use Extension Cords at Work Safely

Make sure everyone on your team is getting trained on electrical safety...even the basics need to be covered, like how to use an extension cord safety.

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Electrical Worker Unconscious on Floor
Electrical

Electrocution is Fatal, How Safety Meetings Can Save Lives

Holding regular safety meetings on electrical hazards can ensure all employees are protected against shocks and electrocution while on the job.

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Portable GFCI
Electrical

Safety Tips for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)

Electrical hazards are an area of major safety concern. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) can be found on any jobsite as well as in most office buildings.

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An auto worker holding a lead-acid car battery while wearing gloves.
Electrical

Safe Power: Handling Vehicle Batteries at Work

Lead-acid batteries can be hazardous so effective vehicle battery handling practices are crucial for ensuring workplace safety.

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Cable tray filled with routed cables in an industrial workplace.
Electrical

Prevent Fire and Electric Hazards When Cable Trays Used

If not designed and installed properly, wiring inside cable trays may pose hazards such as fire, electric shock, and arc-flash blast events.

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Portable generator that is yellow and black and says Gasoline Electric Generator on the side of it.
Electrical

Safety First Using Portable Generators at Home or Work

Portable generators are useful when temporary power is needed, but they have risks that can be very dangerous if safety precautions are not followed.

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Worker rolling up an orange extension cord.
Electrical

GFCI and Extension Cord Electrical Safety Precautions

Extension cords are common and convenient, but when used without proper safety precautions they can become fire hazards and pose risks to worker safety.

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