Stories & Articles
Thanks to the past, we can push towards the future.
The Safeguard Compass is a result of our never-ending push for higher safety standards in the workplace. Influencers of today’s safety technology have a variety of different roots ranging from Charles Dalziel to electroreception in sharks. Read our blogs to learn the history of the industry along with the critical improvements made in employee safety.
Utility Line Workers: One of the Most Dangerous Jobs
Over the last century, regulations have been enacted to reduce the risk of injuries to workers in every field.
Why All PVDs Need Directional Detection
While some energized objects are simple to identify there is no guarantee that the threat will be a wire or electronic device.
Things You Should Have Ready in a Power Outage
Storms can knock down power poles, and falling trees and branches can pull down power lines.
Vera Water and Power
Using the right one for your particular application is essential. But one thing they can all do is stop you from making a costly mistake.
Why You Should Own a Voltage Detector
Using the right one for your particular application is essential. But one thing they can all do is stop you from making a costly mistake.
The Dangers of Arc Faults
PVCDs can protect workers from the dangers of arc faults around and with energized lines and equipment.
Why Your Cable Guy Needs a PVD
Every new service that utilizes power poles means new workers will be exposed, including your cable TV installer.
How Does Electricity Kill?
These experiences give us some sense of the danger we are dealing with and the unique characteristics of electrical hazards.
The Difference Between Voltage and Current
It is crucial for workers to be aware of high voltage lines and wires in which current is flowing because those lines represent hazards.
Natural Disasters Create Electrical Safety Challenges
Disasters such as tsunamis and earthquakes commonly result in power outages. The workers responding are at risk of work-related injuries.