According to data from National Fire Protection Association, the National Safety Council, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10 arc flash accidents happen every day in the U.S. – and more than 3,600 disabling electrical contact injuries happen every year. Last year in Oregon two workers were seriously burned in arc flash incidents: To read […]
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Unqualified persons need for electrical training to be “qualified” to perform non electrical work.
February 8, 2013 – 6:22 pm
They must know what is and is not safe to touch in the specific areas they will be entering… They must know the maximum voltage of the area … They must know the minimum approach distances for the maximum voltage within the area … They must be trained in the recognition and proper use of […]