Explosion at Newmarket factory sends 6 to the hospital
Six workers were sent to the hospital last Wednesday after an arc flash explosion at a Dortec Industries plant in Newmarket that manufactures door latches for vehicles. The arc blast was isolated to one manufacturing line and while the company is investigating the cause, they do not expect the incident to disrupt regular business as the blast did not cause any damage to equipment or building structure. Out of nine people injured, six were sent to the hospital and released the same day. The victims in this article are fortunate that their injuries were non-life-threatening.
To read more, please view the full article: http://www.cp24.com/news/explosion-at-newmarket-factory-sends-6-to-hospital-1.1261814. For more information on Arc Flash safety training, please visit our website: http://www.powerstudies.com/services.
At PowerStudies.com, electrical safety is a priority. Whether it’s through electrical safety training or power system analysis, we strive to give our customers the knowledge that they need to stay safe on the job. Videos like the one above are a heartbreaking reminder of why we focus so much on safety. Because we are so passionate about electrical safety on the job site, incidents such as this are a sobering reminder of how important it is to have your electrical maintenance crew properly trained in the electrical hazards that they are exposed to on a daily basis.
In the video, the jobsite foreman of a factory in Elkin, North Carolina leads us through the aftermath of an arc flash incident that took the life of Eddie Adams. Due to a careless mistake, Eddie lived the last day of his life in a condition that nobody should have to experience.
If you are interested in preventing accidents such as this one at your facility, please view the services section of our website and contact us with any questions.
There's still time to sign up for Low Voltage Qualified!
If you live in the Seattle area and are interested in learning about electrical safety, you’re in luck! e-Hazard is offering their NFPA 70E Low Voltage Qualified Electrical Safety training on April 2nd, 2013 in Maple Valley, Washington.
Low Voltage Qualified training is a one day seminar that includes the following:
- Instruction by experts in the electrical field
- A copy of NFPA 70-E 2012
- e-Hazard’s student manual
- Certificate of completion
- Demonstrations and samples of PPE
- Lunch
There’s still time left to sign up!
If you’re interested, please click the link above to register or call 502-716-7073!
Three seriously injured in Dubai work site accident.
Three workers are fighting for their lives at Rashid Hospital after suffering severe electrical burns in a site accident behind Wafi Mall on Sunday morning.
The victims, two electrical engineers and one supervisor, were testing some electrical panels when the accident happened ar around 11am. One of the engineers worked for ETA Ascon while the two others were outsourced by the ETA from another company.
According to an official from ETA Ascon, the victims reportedly forgot to remove the electrical cables of the previous panel from the machine tester they were using and plugged another set of cables from another panel causing the machine to explode.
Con Ed worker injured by explosion.
On February 1st, a Con Ed worker was injured when a small electrical explosion burned his face and arms as he worked inside a tony Upper West Side apartment building, authorities said.
The explosion sent the unidentified Con Ed worker and one other injured person to New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center in stable condition at about 12:50 p.m., the FDNY said.
To read more, please view the link above.
Registration still open for e-Hazard Classes in Seattle!
There is still time left to register for the e-Hazard classes that are coming to the Seattle area! Please visit our website for more information!
Low Voltage Qualified & High Voltage Qualified Train-The-Trainer
Tukwila, WA
February 18 - 21, 2013
(Early registration cut off is February 4th)
Arc Flash & Low Voltage Qualified Electrical Safety Training
Tukwila, WA
February 18, 2013
High Voltage Qualified
Tukwila, WA
February 18-19, 2013
(Low voltage qualified is a pre-requisite)
Arc Flash & Low Voltage Qualified Electrical Safety Training
Maple Valley, WA
April 2, 2013
(Taught by Robert Fuhr)
UK Power Networks fined over death of engineer
A POWER company has been fined £275,000 over the death of an electrical engineer.
John Higgins died from horrific injuries while carrying out maintenance work at an electricity sub-station.
As the 59-year-old UK Power Networks engineer worked on a piece of equipment, there was an explosion at the site in Chelmsford and he was engulfed in burning oil.
To read more, please click the link above.
Upcoming e-Hazard Classes!
Please visit our website for more information on the following classes:
Low Voltage Qualified & High Voltage Qualified Train-The-Trainer
Tukwila, WA
February 18 - 21, 2013
(Early registration cut off is February 4th)
Arc Flash & Low Voltage Qualified Electrical Safety Training
Tukwila, WA
February 18, 2013
High Voltage Qualified
Tukwila, WA
February 18-19, 2013
(Low voltage qualified is a pre-requisite)
Arc Flash & Low Voltage Qualified Electrical Safety Training
Maple Valley, WA
April 2, 2013
(Taught by Robert Fuhr)
Low Voltage Qualified
Hawaii, USA
June 4, 2013
(Taught by Robert Fuhr & Hugh Hoagland)
Arc Flash Energy Mitigation Techniques
“Arc Flash Energy Mitigation Techniques” is a new article written by Bob Fuhr, president and founder of PowerStudies.com. This article discusses the calculation of arc flash energy as well as what effects the calculations. Bob covers several aspects of Arc Flash mitigation including working distance, clearing times, and specialized equipment and sensors. He also discusses some of the new technologies that are available to reduce this workplace hazard. To read the article, please visit our website!
We are now offering LV Electrical Safety training in Canada!
Does your company need an electrical safety training program providing the following benefits?
This electrical safety course is designed for low voltage qualified persons. The course has the following benefits:
- Comprehensive and fulfills the training requirements for CSA Z462-12 for low voltage qualified persons.
- Oriented toward persons performing work near or operating electrical equipment which will increase facility safety. Fast paced and engaging so that the attendees remember what has been presented. Video of arc flash accidents and PPE testing that give the attendees a sense of the hazards in the electrical world.
- Taught by knowledgeable an instructor with field experience and knowledge so that the students can ask questions and get immediate answers.
The Electrical Workplace Safety CSA Z462-12 Seminar was developed by e-Hazard and presented by Robert E. Fuhr, P.E., P.Eng.
In one day of training, low voltage qualified persons receive the mandatory level of classroom training needed on the primary governmental regulations for shock and arc flash safety. e-Hazard’s Electrical Workplace Safety covers safe work practices, how to protect against shock and arc flash, PPE requirements, permits, creating an electrically safe work condition, and much, much more. The program is full of informative and stunning arc flash videos of garment testing and actual arc flash accients.
For more information about this course, please view the full details here on our website.
