Fire Safety

How To Spot Counterfeit Electrical

Counterfeit electrical components can instantly burst into flames. Hear how to identify fake wiring, breakers and switches from Brett Brenner of ESFI. Electricians and contractors may be surprised to hear that parts of the electrical infrastructure they install could be counterfeit. They can benefit from Brett’s advice, as Dan Clark interviews him about the screening of electrical parts in the United States. Mr. Brenner…

Dan Clark | May 28, 2015 | Counterfeit Electrical, Podcast | Electrical Safety, Facility Marking, Fire Safety, Labeling, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety

Electrical Safety At Work

Electrical safety at work kicks up a notch with strong advice from OSHA trainer Jon Koppari. Hear Jon’s tips for safety managers, owners and workers. In 13 short minutes, Jon covers lockout/tagout; arc flash PPE, arc flash labeling, NFPA 70E regulations and much more. Jon even explains why birds aren’t electrocuted when they rest on power lines. Jon Koppari is a certified trainer for…

Dan Clark | March 18, 2015 | Electrical Safety, Podcast | Arc Flash, Electrical Safety, Equipment Labeling, Fire Safety, Labeling, Lockout Tagout, NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety

Do A Combustible Dust Test

Combustible dust explosions can happen in a confined workspace without notice. Hear dust and flammability expert Dr. Ashok Dastidar discuss a Go/No-Go test, and how to collect a sample of dust in your facility. Fine metal or organic particles can burst into flames. Dr. Dastidar warns that dust which comes from something that isn’t normally flammable can actually explode. For example, a steel rod…

Dan Clark | February 27, 2015 | Combustible Dust, Podcast | Fire Safety, NFPA, OSHA, Regulations & Compliance, Safety, Workplace Safety

No-Itch, Flame-Resistant Clothes

Flame resistant clothing now means comfort. Hear about the new polyester FR fabric, a comfort and safety breakthrough from Bulwark FR Chris Holcombe VP, GM of Bulwark FR, describes their milestone in flame-resistant clothing. Clothing that is NOT hot, heavy, stiff or itchy. With their partner Milliken & Company, Bulwark is creating light and breathable clothes which give protection from flash fires and…

Dan Clark | February 25, 2015 | Flame Resistant, Podcast | Arc Flash, Fire Safety, PPE, Safety, Workplace Safety