Variabilities in Electrical Arc Flash Protection

Variabilities in Electrical Arc Flash Protection

Rather than overcomplicating PPE decisions, invest time in safety through design to minimize the likelihood of an arc event. Accuracies are synonymous with safety and science. While many perceive that electrical safety needs to be highly exact, this article aims at...
Using the Prediction Model to Prevent Incidents and Near-Misses

Using the Prediction Model to Prevent Incidents and Near-Misses

Crews who consistently discuss their safety concerns before work begins create more opportunities to mitigate or eliminate hazards. As someone employed in the electric utility industry, would you be willing to consider that there may be incident prevention strategies...
Wildfire Preparedness from Coast to Coast

Wildfire Preparedness from Coast to Coast

Wildfires pose a growing threat across the U.S., requiring utilities nationwide — not just on the West Coast — to adopt proactive measures. When thinking about wildfire risk, New England is probably not the first region that comes to mind. These events are more...
NOAA predicts above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

NOAA predicts above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

May 22, 2025 — Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 30% chance of a...