A new OSHA toolbox talk emphasizes that most workplace electrical fatalities occur outside traditional electrical trades and outlines practical steps employers can take to reduce risk. Electrical ...

NFPA 70E, known as the “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace,” plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of workers handling electrical systems. While still a voluntary standard issued by ...

Complacency and poor communication are the top concerns in workplace safety. Four experts explain why — and offer tips to ...

This safety procedure provides guidelines for safely working around electrical hazards. It includes provisions for training, lockout requirements, and specific types of work practices and the required ...

Every day, an estimated five to 10 arc flash incidents occur and more than 2,000 people are hospitalized each year, according to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). With arc flash and ...

OSHA has added two new modules to the agency’s “Ergonomics Solutions for Electrical Contractors” e-Tool. The modules, developed with input from the Independent Electrical Contractors Inc. (IEC), as ...

Major updates to NFPA 70E, the National Electrical Code, and OSHA training requirements in 2026 are reshaping electrical safety compliance. The changes tighten training cycles, reorganize code ...

Clarified rules and new requirements help electrical contractors, designers, and maintenance teams reduce risk in real-world ...

Electrical safety testing has been around for almost a century, and safety agencies have been testing and certifying products for almost as long. Electrical and electronic products have changed ...