It is important to maintain a safe working environment in a place where electrical installations are carried out. The line between safe and unsafe environment is very thin, which can be the difference between preventing accidents or causing them. Let us look at some common causes for unsafe electrical installations and how you can prevent [...]
Concealed conduit electrical wiring systems are a popular choice in domestic premises as they are aesthetically appealing. They are the most commonly used house electrical wiring system as it protects the wires from external damage and increases their longevity. The wires are installed in 4 steps. Step 1: Laying the electrical conduits in the slab [...]
The winters are here. This makes it essential to start the necessary preparations before it takes a really cold turn so that you and your loved ones can stay warm during the chilly weather. At the same time, you must focus on winter electrical safety as well. Make sure your standby generator is ready for [...]
Every construction site is covered with electrical hazards, regardless of whether you are tearing down a structure or building something from the ground up. In order to keep your workers and workplace safe, you must follow safety precautions across the site. Here are 8 safety tips that you must follow in the construction site. Personal [...]
Hazardous locations are pretty common in industries like oil & gas, power generation, sewage or treatment, mining, confined spaces and many more. Hazardous areas are classified after the areas have been evaluated using scientific and engineering principles in companies where chemicals are either classified to ensure the safe and proper specification and installation of electrical [...]
Job and industry sites are usually prime locations for potential electrical fire hazards. Fires are quite common on construction sites and are extremely risky as they cause serious injuries and can be life threatening as well. Fires on the construction site also pose a serious risk to the general public as well as the property [...]
Spring has arrived and with it, the unpredictable weather and power outages that accompany it. But it’s not just the natural disasters that cause power outages for you as cases of equipment failure, planned maintenance can all threaten your company’s productivity and profits as well. Did you know that the Canadian economy suffers $167 billion [...]
In a typical home, the kitchen has the heaviest electricity consumption. Since you need to plug in multiple appliances that have different electrical power requirements, create a wiring plan before buying construction electrical material and equipment, or building electric circuits for space. Unlike other rooms in your home, you cannot use a single circuit to [...]
Earthing or grounding is the process of transferring the immediate discharge of electricity directly to the earth plate, by means of low resistance electrical cables or wires. Earthing really is one of the most important aspects of electric networks, since it makes the most readily available and dangerous source of power much safer to use. [...]
Any electrical construction project or job site using electrical equipment faces a risk of damage, injury and even fatalities. Dangerous situations can escalate if they aren’t curbed in time, particularly in high-risk applications such as mining, which is considered the most risky setting for using electrical power. Here’s why: The electrical fatality rate in the [...]
