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Electrical Safety Blog
Learn about the latest electrical safety, compliance and maintenance best practices.
Written by Guidant engineers and electrical training experts.
Prevention


Swapping Stories: Safety and the Power of Memory
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...

Steve Oliver
3 days ago4 min read


The ROI of Safety: Why Electrical Safety Programs Are Smart Business
When budgets get tight, safety programs often get pushed to the back burner. corporate executives discussing safety budgets Arc flash...

Jeff Kershner
Sep 154 min read


Stop. Think. Report. Building a Culture That Learns from Close Calls
No injuries. Two breakers tripped. A faint whiff of smoke. Worker reporting a near-miss incident That’s how close one recent incident...
Brian Hall & Jeff Kershner
Sep 14 min read


Buying PPE: Be Careful of Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
Why The Gloves You Bought Online Might Be Putting Your Team at Risk During a recent electrical safety training session, a student...

Brian Hall
Aug 42 min read


Think Training Is Too Expensive? These Programs Might Pay You Back
Across the U.S., many states offer programs designed to support job training – often by reimbursing a portion of eligible training expenses.

GP News Team
Jul 141 min read


Hiring an Electrician Doesn’t Outsource Your Responsibility for Safety
Hiring a contractor doesn’t mean you’re off the hook for electrical safety; it means your responsibility just got bigger.

Adam Brooks
Jun 233 min read


Why is 480V so dangerous?
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.

Jeff Kershner
Jun 93 min read


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

Jeff Kershner
Apr 16 min read


How to Use a Multimeter (Ohmmeter) to Find an Open Electric Motor Winding
Learn to detect an open electric motor winding using a multimeter with step-by-step instructions for safe and effective maintenance.

Brian Hall
Feb 282 min read


Prevent Dangerous Shocks with an Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program
Introduction: The Cost of Overlooking the Basics Temporary power cables are extensively used during construction or other temporary...

Brian Hall
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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