The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reported that there were 2,210 non-fatal electrical injuries in 2017. This was an increase of 35% as compared to 2016. These injuries could have ...

ONJune 11, 1999, an electrician was troubleshooting the emergency power system. After testing the transfer panel, he moved to the emergency breaker compartment (480 volts, 200 amps), removed the cover ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- We rely on electrical power to keep our workplaces and homes operating day and night. Electricity provides heat, light and energy, but, as useful as electricity is, we ...

Electrical fires account for almost 50,000 house fires annually, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), costing over 400 lives and $1.4 billion in property damage. Fortunately, ...

Advice on writing a risk assessment where electricity is being used and guidance on reporting requirements for any electrically-related incident. Electricity is a potent source of energy that can (and ...

Electricity is the lifeblood of our homes. Everything from phones and refrigerators to air conditioners run on batteries or AC power. But as useful as electricity is, it will always carry a certain ...

As linemen know, working in proximity to electrical lines and hardware requires specialized training and skills according to OSHA. For example, arborists, forestry professionals, construction trades, ...

Electrical fires on boats can and do happen. The good news is that most are preventable. Here’s how you can be your own best fire marshal in the effort to prevent onboard electrical fires. Check to ...

The Norwich Township Fire Department has issued an alert for residents in the Estates at Hoffman Farms neighborhood following a fire in August along Meadowbrook Lane. The fire reportedly began with ...

ONJune 11, 1999, an electrician was troubleshooting the emergency power system. After testing the transfer panel, he moved to the emergency breaker compartment (480 volts, 200 amps), removed the cover ...

Electricity is a potent source of energy that can (and does) kill, injure and start fires. Fires in the UK where electricity was believed to be the cause number in the region of 20,000 per year. It is ...