Direct Current High Voltage (Potential) Testing

Direct current high voltage testing can be divided into two categories:…

Exploding Sockets Revisited

Recently, one of our sockets exploded while loosening a bolt…

Polarization Index (PI) Test

A Polarization Index (PI) test is generally performed at the…

Proper Manual Lifting

Back pain constitutes about 10% of occupational injuries and…

Insulation Resistance (IR) Test

The Insulation Resistance Test measures the integrity of the…

Starting Over

We're embarrassed. We had our first recordable accident after…

What is a Confined Space?

A confined space does not necessarily mean a small, enclosed…

Don't Kill Your Turbine on Startup

Your lube oil temperature needs to be lower at startup and shutdown…

Prevent Crushed Fingers

Each year, workers suffer approximately 125,000 injuries that…

When a Backup Isn't a Backup

The International Association of Engineering Insurers found that…