Home improvement projects can help homeowners transform their homes. Such projects are costly, but many homeowners save money by doing some, if not all, of the work themselves. The Electrical Safety ...
Often, discussions of workplace safety are framed in terms of compliance. What does an organization need to do to avoid OSHA fines? That’s important, of course, but it’s just as important — if not ...
As people working from home amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic, many people might be placing themselves at unnecessary risk due to unsafe electrical setups and practices. Safety specialists have ...
Based on our experience of working with customers in the development of their electrical safety plans, our perspective on electrical safety plans has evolved over the years — from being a difficult ...
In 2023, the NFPA promoted the NFPA 70B publication from a status of “recommended practices” to a Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. Since then, we’ve seen many articles and posts ...
Go into any organization today and it will not take you long to find the words “safety first” posted on a sign, placard or banner. However, “safety first” should not just be a corporate slogan. It is ...
Hiring an electrician to perform electrical work in your home isn’t just about saving yourself a bit of manual labor. Home fire safety is one of the most crucial components of the electrical building ...
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 ...
A record £1 million is now available to support projects improving electrical safety in homes and communities. The funding comes from Electrical Safety First’s annual Electrical Safety Fund, which ...
Today, our homes have roughly double the number of electrical devices in them than they did 40 years ago, Government figures show. From tumble driers and fridge freezers to laptops and games consoles, ...