OSHA fines Interstate Electrical Services $81,000 following Arc Blast
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Interstate Electrical Services, a North Billerica electrical contractor, for alleged willful and serious violations following a November 2011 arc flash blast at an Andover jobsite. Two workers installing electrical service were seriously burned when a piece of equipment made contact with an energized part of an electrical panel, resulting in the arc flash.
Bellevue construction worker receives electrical shock.
A construction worker in Bellevue, WA was rushed to Harbor View Medical Center on Thursday after sustaining critical injuries while working next to a boom truck. Please view the link to read more.
Every year, the TED conference is held to discuss ideas pertaining to Technology, Entertainment, and Design. People of various professions and life experiences gather to discuss and speak on new ideas, philosophies, and global issues. John La Grou was invited to speak at the 2009 TED Conference in Palm Springs. He is the CEO of Millennia Group, an audio design and manufacturing company that produces high quality audio components. John’s company invented a product that is essentially a “smarter” version of the electrical outlets found in many homes. His goal is to minimize death and fires due to electrical problems found within homes. Here at PowerStudies, we can get behind any product that promotes electrical safety and saves lives! To learn more, please watch the informative video that we’ve linked to from the TED YouTube web page.
NFPA 70E Low Voltage Qualified Electrical Workplace Safety Training
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Tacoma, WA.
Taught by Robert E. Fuhr, P.E. of PowerStudies.com
One day Seminar tuition is $350/person, with a $50 discount for companies sending 5 or more attendees (register@e-hazard.com or (502) 716-7073 for group reservation).
Tuition Includes:
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Expert Instruction
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NFPA 70E-2012 Standard ($52.00 value)
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e-Hazard student manual ($40 value)
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Certificate of Completion - 8 hour*
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Demonstrations and samples of PPE from the industry’s leading manufacturers
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Lunch and snacks
*If registering 5 or more individuals from the same company, a $50 / person discount applies. Please contact e-Hazard at register@e-hazard.com or call us at (502) 716 7073.
** Certain courses are approved for credit for electricians in AK, DE, FL, ID, KY, LA, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, OH, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI and WY, and are accepted by most states for PDH’s for electrical engineers’ CSP’s. . Contact e-hazard for more details.
Who Should Attend?
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Safety Directors
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Electrical Contractors
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Maintenance Electricians
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Industrial Line Workers
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Owners
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Managers
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Supervisors
What You Will Learn?
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One NFPA 70E page cuts your PPE training by 75% (This one concept can fool-proof and simplify your PPE approach)
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Two common places for an Arc Flash
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Three misunderstood NFPA 70E concepts
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Four fixable things you dont know about your electrical system that could wreck your plant
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Seven electrical safe work habits
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Full, practical understanding of the NFPA 70E and great ideas from trainers who have implemented it!
Why should I choose e-Hazard?
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Our trainers are experts - The quality of our training begins with our staff — experienced instructors who helped write the standards critical to your protection.
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Concept-based training - All e-Hazard training materials are designed to enhance the adult learning process on key electrical safety concepts. Our expert team and adult education specialist focused on key concepts that challenge and stick.
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Content & Scheduling - e-Hazard classes can be customized and we provide felxible scheduling for your on-site classes.
Visit us at www.e-Hazard.com
To register, click here.
Working Distance: The 5 Things You May Be Doing Wrong
We all know that wearing PPE and being mindful of the knowledge acquired during safety training are essential to maintaining a hazard free work area. But what about working distance? In the engineering community, you often hear people say “Before I had this safety knowledge, I can’t believe I…” and the ”I” is usually followed with a story about a situation in which they were too close and could’ve been killed. Understanding the Arc Flash working distance in Arc Flash reports and on Arc Flash warning labels and maintaining the suggested distance is just as important as wearing a protective hood or making sure your gloves are in proper condition. The following article from Electrical Contractor magazine by Jim Phillips discusses the importance of understanding working distances, especially when trying to mitigate Arc Flash hazard risks.
Electrical Contractor Magazine:”Too Close for Comfort: Understanding Working Distance”
OSHA Fines American Showa for Lack of PPE and Safety Training
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited American Showa Inc. with 13 safety and health violations – including two willful violations for assigning maintenance personnel to work on energized equipment without personal protective gear and failing to train workers to recognize unsafe electrical work practices. Proposed fines total $151,300.
Does your company need safety training? Visit us at www.powerstudies.com to find out more about LV and HV Electrical Safety Training.
“I wasn’t wearing my safety gear.”
In the field of Electrical Engineering, one often hears about Arc Flash incidents and shudders as they recall risks taken and mistakes made in their own careers that could’ve led to such a catastrophe. The real, gruesome truth about Arc Flash incidents is that many do not live to tell the tale, and of those who do, most are unable to lead a normal life after. The following article tells the story of two men who survived Arc Flashes. In the aftermath, one leads a normal life thanks to his Personal Protective Equipment and one is still paying the price for his disregard of safety standards. Both are fortunate to be alive and their stories provide a valuable lesson to all: no matter what trade you work in, safety must always be the highest priority.
This is a great article from IAEI Magazine that explains the aftermath of an Arc Flash incident and what you can do to keep yourself safe. (Article written by: Thomas A. Domitrovich)
Are your Arc Flash Labels Compliant with NFPA® 70E – 2012?
NFPA® 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace has been revised. The requirements in this document are being enforced by OSHA and other state run OSHA organizations. This document has recently been revised for 2012. The requirements for selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Arc Flash labels have changed.
Why are we recommending Arc Flash Hazard Studies for your Facility?
There are many reasons to perform an arc flash study for your facility. The main reason is that you must comply with OSHA and NFPA 70E Regulations. Did you know that this is an excellent way to reduce your company’s liability exposure? This is a short article on why it is important to perform an Arc Flash Study and how it can reduce the liability exposure.
Arc Flash Hazard - The Basics has been updated for NFPA 70E - 2012
We have updated our article “Arc Flash Hazard – The Basics”. This is an easy to understand discussion of what Arc Flash Hazards are and what you need to know. We have updated it based upon the new NFPA 70E - 2012 “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace”. Tell us what you think! More articles can be found at http://www.powerstudies.com/articles.htm
