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Florida Printer Cited for Exposing Employees to Electrical Hazards

Jan 30, 2019

Printer faces $71,139 in penalties

Running Contact Voltage to Ground

Jan 16, 2019

Tragic encounters are rare, but persistent risk keeps the circuit-grounding-practices pot stirred.

“No Do Over” Actions Around Power Lines

Dec 04, 2018

If your safety practices are anything but flawless, your risk of electrocution is high.

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The Science Behind Electric Shock Drowning

Nov 16, 2018

Internal research reveals more about ESD and helps to identify the real Zone of Danger in electrified water.

Sobering Electrical Accident Stats Show Need for Ongoing Improvement

Oct 18, 2018

Rarely does a day go by that I don’t see at least one or two news releases come across my desk chronicling an accident related to electrical current exposure that ended in serious injury or death, whether it be in the form of an...

Shock Therapy

Oct 17, 2018

Electrocutions and serious burn incidents persist in workplaces. Although awareness and control measures have helped, sustained progress in reduction may demand new thinking.

Miami Construction Worker Possibly Electrocuted

Sep 28, 2018

Victim was working on elevator electrical system

Construction Worker Electrocuted in Salt Lake City

Aug 30, 2018

A 33-year-old construction worker died from an electrical shock at a job site in Salt Lake City, according to a fox13now.com...

Chicago Electrician Injured in Jobsite Shock

Aug 20, 2018

An electrician working at a construction site in Chicago’s Near North Side was injured in a shock incident doing work...

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Ledvance Recalls Recessed Canister Light Kits Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards

Feb 01, 2018

The company has received three reports of consumers being shocked by the recalled canister lights. No injuries reported.

Electrical Hazards and the Human Body

Jan 16, 2018

The worst-case scenario for any on-site activity is to experience a workplace injury or death. Let’s take a look at the fundamentals of incident prevention.

Spas, Hot Tubs, and Hydromassage Tubs

Dec 21, 2017

Reduce pool and tub shock hazards by eliminating the potential between users and equipment.

How to Prevent Stray Welding Current Damage in Your Electrical System

Nov 17, 2017

Understanding the cause behind the problem ensures prevention.

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