Electrical Safety Forum

Electrical Safety Forum provides critical information, resources, and updates to help electrical professionals and safety personnel reduce hazards, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect workers from the dangers of electric shock, arc flash, and arc blast incidents. With electricity powering every aspect of modern life—from factories and facilities to data centers and office buildings—staying informed about safe practices and standards is more essential than ever.

The Electrical Safety Forum is a dedicated platform for electrical engineers, plant electricians, safety officers, facility managers, and maintenance professionals who are responsible for ensuring electrical safety in the workplace. Our site brings together practical insights and expert knowledge on a wide range of topics essential to understanding and managing electrical risk in North American workplaces.

Visitors to the site will find information on:

• Arc Flash Safety Programs – Learn how to assess hazards, calculate incident energy, apply PPE correctly, and comply with arc flash labeling and signage requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance – Get up-to-date explanations of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, and other relevant standards affecting workplace electrical safety in both the U.S. and Canada.
• Lockout/Tagout Procedures – Access best practices and step-by-step guides for safely de-energizing equipment during maintenance and repair operations.
• Electrical Hazard Awareness – Understand the effects of electric shock, arc flash burns, and arc blast injuries, and how to train personnel to recognize and avoid these dangers.
• Workplace Safety Responsibilities – Explore the legal duties of employers, supervisors, and workers under electrical health and safety laws, including how to build a compliant safety culture.
• Inspection and Maintenance Guidelines – Discover tips for inspecting electrical systems, maintaining electrical panels, and reducing the risk of failure through preventive practices.
• Emergency Preparedness – Find advice on how to respond to electrical accidents, restore power safely, and follow post-incident investigation protocols.

Electrical Safety Forum also includes updates on new standards, safety product innovations, training opportunities, and downloadable resources to support continuing education and compliance efforts. Whether you’re new to the industry or an experienced professional updating your knowledge, the Electrical Safety Forum serves as your central hub for improving safety performance in environments where electrical energy is present and potentially hazardous.

Join our growing community of professionals committed to electrical safety excellence. Stay current. Stay compliant. Stay safe.