Electrical shock hazards are a relevant threat in many workplaces, causing 166 worker deaths in 2019. With electrical equipment being a common sight in any workplace, preventing these accidents is ...

Hand protection has evolved significantly since metal and rail workers first used gloves stitched from animal hide to guard against cuts and burns. Today, gloves are designed to protect against ...

Honeywell International Inc. HON, on Jun 23, unveiled Electrigrip dielectric boots that are designed to protect from electric shocks. With the addition of the Electrigrip boots to its offerings, the ...

A survey performed by Littelfuse, Inc., a global manufacturer of technologies in circuit protection, power control and sensing, discovered that most personnel who work directly with electricity have ...

Flipping a light switch. Plugging in a coffeemaker. Charging a laptop or iPhone. These actions are second nature for most of us. Electricity makes our lives easier, but its potential for shock and ...

The odyssey for ground-fault protection (GFP) of marine equipment began with the addition of Sec. 555.3 in the 2011 NEC. This section called for “ground-fault protection” on the main overcurrent ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A local tragedy on Smith Mountain Lake serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of Electric Shock Drowning (ESD). The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office reported finding the body ...

An electric shock happens when an electric current passes through your body. This can burn both internal and external tissue and cause organ damage. While shocks from household appliances are usually ...

Electrical safety testing has been around for almost a century, and safety agencies have been testing and certifying products for almost as long. Electrical and electronic products have changed ...