Electrical safety testing

Sales of Arc Flash Protection Products to Grow over 5%, Annually through 2031: Fact.MR Concludes in Latest Study

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

NEW YORK, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fact.MR – A Market Research and Competitive Intelligence Provider: The global electrical safety products sales outlook remains positive as Fact.MR Projects demand to rise at 6% CAGR between 2021 and 2031. The overall market valuation is expected to surpass US$ 6 Bn by 2031. Implementation of stringent workplace regulations will give tailwinds to growth, enabling electrical safety products sales to top US$ 3.3 Bn in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Implementation of stringent workplace regulations will give tailwinds to growth, enabling electrical safety products sales to top US$ 3.3 Bn in 2021.
  • Sales of electrical safety products are projected to grow at 4.7% by 2031 in Russia.
  • China continues to remain most lucrative market owing to rising demand for arc flash safety products.
  • Increasing awareness regarding safety in workplaces and implementation of stringent government regulations will continue driving sales of electrical safety products.

Sales of Arc Flash Protection Products to Grow over 5%, Annually through 2031: Fact.MR Concludes in Latest Study

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 22, 2021

NEW YORK, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fact.MR – A Market Research and Competitive Intelligence Provider: The global electrical safety products sales outlook remains positive as Fact.MR Projects demand to rise at 6% CAGR between 2021 and 2031. The overall market valuation is expected to surpass US$ 6 Bn by 2031. Implementation of stringent workplace regulations will give tailwinds to growth, enabling electrical safety products sales to top US$ 3.3 Bn in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • A Fact.MR study offers insights into chief growth drivers and restraints impacting electrical safety products sales growth.
  • Implementation of stringent workplace regulations will give tailwinds to growth, enabling electrical safety products sales to top US$ 3.3 Bn in 2021.
  • Sales of electrical safety products are projected to grow at 4.7% by 2031 in Russia.
  • Increasing awareness regarding safety in workplaces and implementation of stringent government regulations will continue driving sales of electrical safety products.

As the Province Opens Up, ESA offers Tips to Safely Open Your Businesses

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

When equipment is not regularly used, the equipment or its components can deteriorate, increasing the likelihood of mechanical and/or electrical failure.

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  • When equipment is not regularly used, the equipment or its components can deteriorate, increasing the likelihood of mechanical and/or electrical failure.
  • To avoid the risk of fire, shock and other costly incidents, check electrical equipment before returning it to service.
  • The Electrical Safety Authority's (ESA's) role is to enhance public electrical safety in Ontario.
  • ESA works extensively with stakeholders throughout the province on education, training and promotion to foster electrical safety across the province.

Industry Leaders Launch The Partnership for Electrical Safety to Ensure American Worker Protection from Arc Flash Hazards

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

The Partnership for Electrical Safety is committed to ensuring that every American working on or near energized electrical equipment is provided with the appropriate arc-rated clothing and PPE.

Key Points: 
  • The Partnership for Electrical Safety is committed to ensuring that every American working on or near energized electrical equipment is provided with the appropriate arc-rated clothing and PPE.
  • The Partnership for Electrical Safety has been formed to directly address this longstanding issue and are dedicated to improving the health and safety of unprotected electrical workers across the United States.
  • The Partnership for Electrical Safety strongly believes that the PPE requirements of NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace provide the appropriate best practices to ensure worker safety and should be broadly adopted for substantially all live or potentially live electrical work in the United States, said Scott Margolin, Co-Chairman of The Partnership for Electrical Safety.
  • To learn more about the efforts of The Partnership for Electrical Safety or to share your arc-flash story, please contact us at www.partnershipforelectricalsafety.org

Consumer Product Update - Health Canada warns of the recall of several additional USB chargers due to shock, burn or fire hazards

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Monday, March 23, 2020

Provincial and territorial electrical safety authorities require that all electrical products that connect to an electrical outlet be certified.

Key Points: 
  • Provincial and territorial electrical safety authorities require that all electrical products that connect to an electrical outlet be certified.
  • This means that they conform to the applicable Canadian national safety standard for the product.
  • Counterfeit electrical products that do not meet Canadian electrical safety requirements may be dangerous.
  • For more information, visit the Electrical Product Safety page on Canada.ca.

UTGIS Technology Protects Dogs and Humans from Winter Sidewalk Electrical Hazards

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Florida based Utility Testing and Geographic Information Systems LLC (UTGIS) should know- they have been tracking these types of events since 2005.

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  • Florida based Utility Testing and Geographic Information Systems LLC (UTGIS) should know- they have been tracking these types of events since 2005.
  • "Electrical safety hazards generally increase in winter for dogs and summer for humans, but injuries and fatalities have occurred for both species in every month of the year," said UTGIS President Mark Voigtsberger.
  • To protect humans and dogs from these electrical safety hazards, UTGIS developed the ETR-3M- a radio based electric field detector.
  • Cities performing routine electrical safety testing are finding these electric faults occur on a regular basis between testing cycles."

Beware of Electrical Dangers in Dorm Rooms

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Safe Electricity reminds parents and students to keep electrical safety in mind.

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  • Safe Electricity reminds parents and students to keep electrical safety in mind.
  • When planning to move into a shared space like a dorm or university housing, Bob Wilczynski, assistant director of housing at the University of Illinois, has a few insights.
  • Oftentimes rooms end up with multiple refrigerators and microwaves, which can lead to a circuit overload in a small space.
  • Only purchase and use electrical products tested for safety.Some common approved safety labels include UL, CSA, and MET.

Fluke Offers Extensive Electrical Safety Resources Online to Keep People Safe in the Workplace

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

In anticipation of National Safety Month in June, Fluke is highlighting its safety content to create more awareness of its free online resources to improve workplace safety.

Key Points: 
  • In anticipation of National Safety Month in June, Fluke is highlighting its safety content to create more awareness of its free online resources to improve workplace safety.
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    Working in and around electrical systems is inherently dangerous and potentially fatal, said Sean Silvey, product specialist electrical tools at Fluke.
  • We are proud that so many people and organizations rely on our expert content to train their teams on electrical safety.
  • Core to the Fluke curriculum is the Electrical measurement safety online course .