Workplace Safety
11 articles
What Are Commercial Cleaning Service Safety Standards?
Today, 60.3% of janitorial services are outsourced, shifting compliance and safety burdens to external providers who often operate with less direct oversight. This widespread reliance means thousands
OSHA Lockout Tagout: Bridging the Gap to Workplace Safety
In at least 58.8% of reviewed fatal workplace incidents, critical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures were not even attempted, despite clear OSHA guidelines. This widespread disregard for establis
PPE for skilled trades in 2026: Availability challenges
In response to tariffs, 60% of International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) members have already delayed product development or launch plans, directly impacting the availability of essential type
Is Your Commercial Property's Wiring a Liability? An American Electric Safety Audit Explainer
Hidden electrical problems in commercial properties can pose serious safety risks, affecting employees, customers, and business operations. American Electric offers professional electrical safety audits to identify outdated wiring, overloaded circuits, and other hazards before they lead to major issues.
Top 10 Electrician Safety Practices and PPE for Live Systems 2026
Each year, 13% of electrical workers experience an arc flash incident, according to a 2023 electrical safety in the workplace survey by Fluke Corporation .
Arc Flash Safety Protocols and PPE for Electricians
On October 22, 2023, an electrician troubleshooting a switch was killed in an arc flash incident, according to OSHA .
How Do Lockout Tagout Procedures Work for Modern Trades?
Despite its critical role in preventing workplace injuries, OSHA's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard, unchanged since 1989, explicitly excludes modern control circuit devices.
How Do EV Safety Protocols Protect Technicians?
Without proper certification, a technician attempting to repair a damaged electric vehicle battery risks electrocution, chemical burns, or triggering a catastrophic thermal runaway event that can dest
What is personal protective equipment for skilled trades safety?
In 2012 alone, 1,020 workers died from head injuries in the workplace, even though most such incidents are preventable with proper safety gear.
The Critical Need for High-Voltage Electrical Safety Protocols
Electricians and electrical power installers face significantly higher proportions of fatalities from contact with live currents and overhead power lines compared to other professions, according to ex
How Lockout Tagout Procedures Ensure Worker Safety
The OSHA 1910.147 standard for Lockout/Tagout procedures prevents an estimated 50,000 injuries and 120 fatalities annually, according to BradyID . This standard safeguards workers from hazardous energ