If your business regularly uses bucket trucks for its electrical work or construction jobs, you probably already know how important proper safety and maintenance is. Before you assign your employee to complete a job using a bucket truck, consider the following common limitations that may put your workers at risk. Continue reading
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4 Common Causes of Home Electrical Fires
According to experts at the U.S. Fire Administration, the months of December and January are two of the most common for home electrical fires, as more and more residents escape the chill of winter with space heaters and more time spent indoors. Continue reading
4 Ways to Make Your Parking Lot Safer
The days are getting shorter and the nights are coming earlier. After the recent change to daylight savings time, you can expect darkness to fall on your business earlier—which can present a danger in your parking lot. Therefore, consider these four easy tips to help avoid a liability on your property this winter. Continue reading
Why Do People Get Hit by Lightning?
According to research from the National Weather Service, lightning strikes an average of 25 million times a year in the United States alone. While most of these strikes are harmless, an average of 47 people are killed after being struck by lightning every year. But why does lightning strike at all—and what causes humans to be the target? Continue reading
3 Lessons to Teach Children About Electricity
Kids are curious—and their curiosity can sometimes get them into trouble. If you have a young son or daughter, teaching them about the power of electricity early can help them avoid dangerous situations in the future. Read on to learn three safety lessons that every parent should teach their little ones about electricity. Continue reading
