This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Electricity powers our lives, but it’s not ...

Emphasizes the importance of electrical safety in everyday activities. It explains how electricity is a controlled form of energy that can be dangerous if mishandled, highlighting risks associated ...

With American consumers increasingly favoring energy efficient, all-electric homes, it’s important for electrical contractors to help their customers understand best practices for electrical safety ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fire officials say electrical fires are the ones that cause the most fatalities. Lt. Anthony Mancuso says about two-thirds of major fires are electrical. He says the most common problem is that people ...

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 ...