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Construction site worker inspecting lithium-ion battery charging station with caution due to recent safety concerns and updated NFPA protocols.
Safety

NFPA Updates Construction Site Protocols for Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Last year alone, construction sites reported a 300% surge in incidents involving lithium-ion batteries—from 15 to 60 reported events—prompting urgent action from safety regulators, according to REMI N

Ben Foster·August 12, 2026
Close-up of a residential electrical panel with a subtle spark near a wire, contrasted with a glowing AFCI breaker symbolizing safety.
Safety

Electrical Safety Protocols for Residential & Commercial Systems

Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) prevent an estimated 50% of home electrical fires, according to ESFI .

Ben Foster·July 1, 2026
An electrician wearing comprehensive personal protective equipment (PPE) carefully works on a live electrical panel, emphasizing safety protocols.
Safety

Top 10 Electrician Safety Practices and PPE for Live Systems 2026

Each year, 13% of electrical workers experience an arc flash incident, according to a 2023 electrical safety in the workplace survey by Fluke Corporation .

Ben Foster·May 11, 2026