Energy Safety
Review these guidelines to keep your employees and customers safe around electricity.
Every year, more than 2,000 workers are treated in burn centers with severe arc flash injuries. Fortunately, arc flash hazards can be reduced by following safety precautions and using the recommended protective equipment.
If you have an upcoming project involving excavation, be sure to notify your area "one-call" service to have underground utility lines marked before you start.
Dangerous Midwestern storms and power outages can happen unannounced at any time of year, leaving little time for preparation. With a little planning and knowledge, you can keep your employees and customers safe and comfortable.
Do you and your employees know how to respond to an electric or gas emergency? Learn how to keep your customers and employees safe in the event of an electrical contact accident, electrical fire, natural gas leak or carbon monoxide poisoning.
While the basics of electrical safety are common sense, it's easy to get distracted while using or working around electricity. Check for safety hazards often, and make sure employees have the knowledge they need to avoid accidents.
These natural gas safety reminders are the basic guidelines you should follow when using and working around natural gas - take a few minutes to review them with your employees on a regular basis.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) contain a small amount of mercury - it's what makes the bulb so energy efficient. But it's important to know that CFLs are safe to use.
