by Armando Chacon | Sep 3, 2020 | Electrical Codes and Standards, Safety in the Workplace
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) develops codes governing construction practices in the building and electrical trades. It is the world’s largest and most influential fire safety organization. NFPA has published almost 300 codes and standards, including...
by Armando Chacon | Sep 3, 2020 | Electrical Codes and Standards, Safety in the Workplace
The National Electrical Code (NEC) comprises a set of rules that, when properly applied, are intended to provide a safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment. This widely adopted minimum electrical safety standard has as its primary purpose “the practical...
by Armando Chacon | Sep 3, 2020 | Electrical Codes and Standards, Safety in the Workplace
In 1970, Congress created a regulatory agency known as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The purpose of OSHA is to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by authorizing enforcement of standards developed under...
by Armando Chacon | Sep 2, 2020 | Safety in the Workplace
Electrical “lockout” is the process of removing the source of electrical power and installing a lock, which prevents the power from being turned ON. Electrical “tagout” is the process of placing a danger tag on the source of electrical power, which indicates that the...
by Armando Chacon | Sep 2, 2020 | Safety in the Workplace
In general, a “confined space” is an enclosed or partially enclosed space that: • Is not primarily designed or intended for human occupancy. • Has a restricted entrance or exit by way of location, size, or means. • Can represent a risk for the health and safety of...
by Armando Chacon | Sep 2, 2020 | Safety in the Workplace
Safety has become an increasingly large factor in the working environment. The electrical industry, in particular, regards safety to be unquestionably the most single important priority because of the hazardous nature of the business. A safe operation depends largely...
