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Arc Flash Injuries

Arc Flash Injuries

Arc flash is an important safety topic because many workers are injured or killed each year while working on energized equipment. Many of the electrical injuries that result in death are the result of exposure to an arc flash. The injuries that can result from an arc...
Basic First Aid: Caring for an Open Wound

Basic First Aid: Caring for an Open Wound

To begin this section, we cover soft tissue injuries, which fall under two categories—minor and major. Minor soft tissue injuries include abrasions, such as wounds, small cuts, or scrapes. Major injuries are a large cut, or a laceration, that requires stitches and ...