IEN: What are the major machine and worker safety issues facing industry? How can they be addressed?
Fortman: Arc flash is a major concern when any employee works on or near live electrical parts. The recently updated NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces provides employee workplaces with specific guidelines that will prevent arc flash injuries.
Another means for employers to protect workers from electrical injuries is for them to install products that eliminate the need to work with live parts. Meltric''s UL switch rated plugs and receptacles feature dead front construction. They prevent employee exposure to live parts when performing equipment change-outs or routine maintenance. Workers can safely replace motors or other electrical equipment with plug-and-play simplicity.