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Work safely with Portable Generators

On construction sites, portable generators are often used to power work lights and tools such as table saws, compressors, and belt sanders. Portable generators are generally easy to operate, but it’s important to follow some simple safety practices that can…

Photo of the day: Electric shock survival

The danger from an electrical shock depends on the type of current, how high the voltage is, how the current traveled through the body, the person’s overall health, and how quickly the person is treated. An electrical shock may cause…

Types of electrical injuries

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Electrical injury is a term for all injuries caused by contact with electrical energy. Electrical contact can cause a wide variety of injuries involving most organ systems. Most electrical injuries are classified as one of the following: Burns Electric shock…