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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.


How Good Luck Kills: The Electrical Safety Illusion
While electrical accidents are rare, their consequences can be severe. They have one of the highest fatality rates of all industrial accidents, and can bring huge costs in repair and downtime.

Paul Decker
Aug 254 min read


Why OSHA Isn’t Enough — And Why Safety Still Matters Even Amid Likely Budget Cuts
Proactive assessment protects your people and your business, it prevents injuries or fatalities, and also avoids costly downtime.

Brian Hall
Aug 113 min read


Which Electrical Safety Class Is Right for Your Team?
How to determine which Electrical Safety Training is best for your team? Not everyone in your facility faces the same electrical risks. Some employees might only use extension cords, while others regularly open energized panels. All of them need to be trained appropriately for the work they do and the hazards they may encounter.

Brian Hall
Jul 73 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


How to Choose the Right Electrical Safety Trainer
If you’re wondering what to look for in an electrical safety trainer, this article is for you.

Adam Brooks
Jun 163 min read


The Power of Purpose: Brian Hall's Story in Electrical Safety Training Is a Must-Listen
Electrical safety expert Brian Hall shares how a near-death accident reshaped his life—and how he now uses his hard-earned experience to train workers across industries to recognize and prevent hazards. In this episode of Everyday Heroes, discover how real stories make real impact.

Paul Decker
Apr 282 min read


The Crucial Role of Arc Flash Labels in the Context of Workplace Safety and Compliance
Electrical hazard labels, commonly referred to as “arc flash labels” (even though these labels contain both arc flash information as well...

Adam Brooks
Oct 30, 20246 min read
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