Construction Safety: Truck Driver Safety
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), truck drivers of heavy trucks have a high number of workplace electrical fatalities. A total of 76% of these fatalities occurred from contact with overhead power lines. 70% of all worker electrical fatalities occur in non-electrical occupations. 76% of truck driver, heavy workplace electrical fatalities occurred […]
Construction Safety: Tree Trimming Safety
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), tree trimming occupations have some of the highest number of workplace electrical fatalities. A total of 84% of these workplace fatalities occurred when tree trimmers came in contact with overhead power lines. 70% of all worker electrical fatalities occur in non-electrical occupations. 84% of tree trimming […]
Construction Safety: Roofer Safety
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), roofers have a high number of workplace electrical fatalities. A total of 81% of these fatalities occurred from contact with overhead power lines. 70% of all worker electrical fatalities occur in non-electrical occupations. 81% of roofer workplace electrical fatalities occurred from contact with overhead power line […]
Construction Safety: Painter Safety
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), painters in construction and maintenance have a high number of workplace electrical fatalities. A total of 78% of these fatalities occurred from contact with overhead power lines. 70% of all worker electrical fatalities occur in non-electrical occupations. 78% of painter workplace electrical fatalities occurred from contact […]
Construction Safety: Construction Laborer Safety
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction laborers have a high number of workplace electrical fatalities. A total of 60% of these fatalities occurred from contact with overhead power lines, while another 35% are caused by working on or near energized equipment of wires. 70% of all worker electrical fatalities occur in […]
Construction Safety: OSHA Top 4 Construction Hazards
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the construction industry has one of the highest rates of workplace injuries and deaths in the United States. Learn how what you can do to prevent construction-related workplace injuries. OSHA Fatal 4 Electrocution: Locate and identify utilities such as overhead power liens and underground wires before […]
Construction Safety: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics is one of the occupations with the most electrically-related workplace fatalities. A total of 90% of these workplace fatalities occur when a heating, air conditioning, or refrigeration mechanic comes in contact with energized equipment or parts on or near the […]
NFPA® 70B: Step-by-Step Compliance – Schneider Electric
The 2023 edition of the NFPA 70B represents a significant shift in the approach to electrical equipment maintenance. Previously considered a “Recommended Practice,” NFPA 70B is now a “Standard” containing mandatory language and requirements. This change makes NFPA 70B a key driver of electrical maintenance and safety in the United States (U.S.) – including inspection […]
Importance of Proper Recycling: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Lithium-ion batteries must be recycled rather than disposed of because not recycling them can cause fires. There has been a 41% increase in catastrophic losses at material recovery facilities. Recycling helps the environment and is the safest and most efficient way to process a battery at its end of life. Never place batteries in regular […]
How to Store and Charge Batteries: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Lithium-ion batteries are in all types of devices we use every day. These batteries can be found in cell phones, tablets, electric bikes and scooters, toothbrushes, and backup batteries. When purchased and used correctly, lithium-ion batteries can provide a valuable service, but there is a risk of fire and injury if uncertified batteries or chargers […]
How to Spot Battery Problems: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Lithium-ion batteries can be found in cell phones, tablets, laptops, electric bikes and scooters, toothbrushes, and backup batteries, along with other regularly used devices. Damaged or defective batteries can cause fires. Learn how to spot a problem. Signs of a Battery Problem: Change in the battery color Sweet electrical burning odor emitted from the battery […]
How to Recycle Batteries: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Recycling lithium-ion batteries is the only proper way of disposing of the battery. Not recycling lithium-ion batteries can cause fires, and by recycling batteries, the valuable materials in them will be reused. Visit Call2Recycle.org to find a local battery recycling location. Never place batteries in regular waste and recycling bins. They will likely catch fire. […]
