Brian Hall

A better way to verify absence of voltage It’s easy to trust a familiar tool, especially one you use every day. But even the most reliable voltmeter can fail without warning, so it's important to know what to do if it happens. Risks of Voltmeter Failure A damaged lead, a wrong setting, or an internal fault can turn a routine task into a life-threatening situation. Many shocks, arc flashes, and electrocutions have occurred because a voltmeter gave a false “zero” reading — indicating the...

NEC 2026 Section 110.16 update series The 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) introduces major updates to Section 110.16 – Arc-Flash Hazard Marking, broadening the range of electrical equipment that must display arc-flash hazard labels. a Guidant Power arc flash label Hazard Labels Now Required on a Wider Variety of Equipment In previous NEC editions, labeling was only required on service equipment or feeder-supplied equipment rated 1,000 amps or higher. Under NEC 2026 Section...

(A Guide for Leaders and Safety Pros) With electrical safety, mistakes are rarely minor. Unlike many other workplace risks, electrical errors often allow no second chances. A small lapse in judgment can result in a severe injury, equipment damage, or even a fatality. That’s why NFPA 70E® emphasizes the role of human error in electrical incidents and requires employers to account for it in risk assessments. And it’s why facility and operations leaders must do more than “check the box” on...