Safety
How Do We Define Hazardous Areas?
The first requirement is to know what a hazardous area is. The principal factors relevant to the classifications of a hazardous area are the nature of the gases or dust… Read more
Feb 09, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
How to manipulate energized conductors with hot stick
Hot sticks are poles made of an insulating material. They have tools and/or fittings on the ends which allow workers to manipulate energized conductors and equipment from a safe distance…. Read more
Jan 28, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
7 Golden Safety Rules for Working In HV Laboratory
Employees performing operations and testing work in high voltage laboratory are exposed to a greater hazard than most other employees. Safety rules MUST NOT be seen as a means of limiting… Read more
Dec 26, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
21 Safety Rules for Working with Electrical Equipment
A safe work environment is not always enough to control all potential electrical hazards. You must be very cautious and work safely. Safety rules help you control your and others… Read more
Dec 12, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
What is the difference between Bonding, Grounding and Earthing?
One of the most misunderstood and confused concept is difference between Bonding, Grounding and Earthing. Bonding is more clear word compare to Grounding and Earthing, but there is a micro… Read more
Sep 27, 2012 | By jiguparmar
Energy and Power
What psychological effect does an electric shock?
Most of us have experienced some form of electric ”shock”, where electricity causes our body to experience pain or trauma. If we are fortunate, the extent of that experience is… Read more
Dec 25, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
High Voltage
Be extremely careful when racking in and racking out circuit breaker
There are many reasons causes arc flash incidents. Some of arc flash explosions occur when substation personnel insert or remove (rack in or out) circuit breakers from low or high… Read more
Oct 11, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Power Substation
Types and Origins of Substation Fires
The risk of fire in substations has been historically low, but the possible impacts of a fire can be catastrophic. Fires in substations can severely impact the supply of power… Read more
Dec 26, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
