articleSuitably dressed for danger
In the world of electrical engineering and safety, the term ‘arc flash’ is not just a technical jargon but a critical concept that can mean the difference between life and death. Andrew Dent provides an insight.
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newsCompany prosecuted after delivery driver electrocuted
A COMPANY in Berkshire has been fined £30k after a father-of-four was electrocuted.
newsCar wash firm failed to protect workers
A CAR wash firm in Devon has been fined £40k after it repeatedly failed to protect workers and members of the public from electrical safety risks.
newsWorker suffers serious burns at recycling plant
A WORKER suffered burns to his face and body after the crowbar he was using came into contact with a live electrical conductor.
productKeeping power cable workers safe
SUREDUCT, A safety tool that protects power cable maintenance workers around electricity cables, has been launched in the UK with a training programme at a major Distribution Network Operator (DNO).
newsHousing company fined after worker suffers burns
A HOUSING company based in Kent has been fined £528,000 after an employee repairing a fence post inadvertently struck an underground cable, suffering burns to his face.
newsFine after arc flash burn incident
A COMPANY has been fined after a worker sustained serious burns to their body.
articleUnsung heroes
Socket testers are the unsung heroes of electrical safety in the workplace. Steve Dunning looks at how to choose and use socket testers.
articleSpotlight on electrical safety
Working around electricity has its dangers. Here, Ian Thorp provides an insight into the precautions you can take to reduce the risk of injury.
articlePower to protect
Understanding the importance of arc rated and weatherproof personal protection equipment (PPE) for electrical engineers and people in the power supply industry need not be a minefield. Here Jonas Andersson guides you through the important things to consider for end users exposed to the risk of an electric arc and the elements.
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