Hiring an electrician to perform electrical work in your home isn’t just about saving yourself a bit of manual labor. Home fire safety is one of the most crucial components of the electrical building ...

This safety procedure provides guidelines for safely working around electrical hazards. It includes provisions for training, lockout requirements, and specific types of work practices and the required ...

NFPA 70E requires that those performing the lockout/tagout (LOTO) review documentation (including up-to-date drawings and diagrams) to ensure that no electrical circuit interlock operation can result ...

All safety -- especially electrical safety -- is personal to employees. Little else matters to them unless electrically safe work conditions can be created and maintained through their work ...

Electrical issues were the second leading cause of home fires between 2012 and 2016, according to the National Fire Protection Association -- and there's little evidence that the trend has changed.

What does risk really mean when working with electrical systems, and how do electrical workers decide what elements go into a risk assessment? As qualified electrical workers, we seem to identify ...

Just about every product and machine we come in contact with uses electricity. To keep us safe, almost all of them have built-in safety features, especially those on the factory floor. Technicians, ...

This 5-minute circuit check uncovered a home wiring issue I had no idea about ...

Melby Electric is helping Snohomish County homeowners prepare for the upcoming 2026 NEC code adoption. The initiative ...

Circuit breakers are essential safety devices that protect homes, commercial businesses, and industrial facilities alike. They serve as safeguards on electrical systems, preventing fires and other ...