Hand protection has evolved significantly since metal and rail workers first used gloves stitched from animal hide to guard against cuts and burns. Today, gloves are designed to protect against ...

Electrical shock hazards are a relevant threat in many workplaces, causing 166 worker deaths in 2019. With electrical equipment being a common sight in any workplace, preventing these accidents is ...

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 ...

QUINCY, Mass. – With summer upon us, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding everyone to be aware of potential electrical hazards that exist in waters near marinas and launch ...

The effects of an electric shock vary depending on its source and severity. For example, shocks from light switches may be mild, while contact with industrial power sources can cause severe effects.

Article 555 covers the installation of wiring and equipment for fixed or floating piers, wharfs, docking facilities, marinas, and boatyards [Sec. 555.1]. The known hazard of electric shock drowning ...

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 ...

The odyssey for ground-fault protection (GFP) of marine equipment began with the addition of Sec. 555.3 in the 2011 NEC. This section called for “ground-fault protection” on the main overcurrent ...