Electrical Industry Articles and Stories

Don't let a simple mistake turn into a devastating injury – invest in the right safety gloves. Understanding glove ratings and layering leather protectors over insulated gloves can make all the difference.

I became aware of the importance of hard hats as a teenager, when friends invited me to join their school’s caving club. It was a Catholic school, and one of the religious brothers who taught there would lead club members through mapped caves once or twice a month.

Home electrical inspections ensure safety, code compliance, and efficiency. They are crucial during renovations and home sales. Regular inspections prevent hazards and increase property value. Offering this service positions electricians as trusted advisors.

The National Electrical Code (NEC) is a critical standard for safe electrical installation in the U.S. Staying compliant with the NEC can be challenging, but proactive strategies can help professionals and organizations navigate these challenges, and ensure safety.

Lighting the great outdoors requires a bit more thought now than it did a couple decades ago. The goal used to be simply packing as many lumens as possible into a landscape fixture. That was the entire point. Photocell sensors might have been used to ensure lights didn’t stay on during daylight hours, but keeping outdoor space fully illuminated – even when no humans were around – was seen as a key safety measure.