Prevention

As an executive, you make decisions every day about where to invest limited resources. Most of those decisions likely follow a familiar logic: fix what’s broken, improve what’s visible, and invest where returns are obvious. Electrical safety doesn't neatly fit that calculation. Although it's no less crucial to overall workplace safety, its real costs often remain invisible until after an incident occurs. And by then, the cost curve has already spiked. I have a personal reason

NEC® Requirements, Explained The National Electrical Code® (NEC®) Section 408.4 requires panel schedules and circuit directories to include enough detail so that anyone—whether it’s a building occupant, maintenance worker, or service technician—can easily locate the correct overcurrent device for a given circuit or area. This requirement exists for one simple reason: clarity saves time, and time saves lives when working around electrical equipment. Panel Schedules vs. Circuit

By Jesse Walker, Electrical Technician at Guidant Power When I board a 6 a.m. flight on Monday, my luggage isn’t exactly typical. Two 50-lb checked bags, a duffel, and a backpack. By Friday, those labels will be on energized equipment across a facility I’d never seen on Monday morning. That’s the job: travel, observe, document, verify, and keep people safe. My Background I’ve been an electrician since high school. Years in residential and commercial work, then a decade on the

Before I ever understood electricity, I understood fear and loss. When I was a young boy in Maine, my dad was helping my grandfather put...

When budgets get tight, safety programs often get pushed to the back burner. corporate executives discussing safety budgets Arc flash...

No injuries. Two breakers tripped. A faint whiff of smoke. Worker reporting a near-miss incident That’s how close one recent incident...

Why The Gloves You Bought Online Might Be Putting Your Team at Risk During a recent electrical safety training session, a student...

Across the U.S., many states offer programs designed to support job training – often by reimbursing a portion of eligible training expenses.

Hiring a contractor doesn’t mean you’re off the hook for electrical safety; it means your responsibility just got bigger.

480V systems are among the most dangerous when it comes to arc flash. It’s not just the voltage—it’s the perfect combination of high fault current and sustained clearing time that makes 480V the “sweet spot” for serious incidents. Learn what makes it so hazardous and how to protect your team.

Error precursors for electrical safety refer to conditions, behaviors, or situations that increase the likelihood of mistakes or...

Learn to detect an open electric motor winding using a multimeter with step-by-step instructions for safe and effective maintenance.

Introduction: The Cost of Overlooking the Basics Temporary power cables are extensively used during construction or other temporary...