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Fukushima: Re-energizing Nuclear-Safety Concerns

By Chuck RossUnder (Safety)

As the aftermath of Japan’s March 11 earthquake and tsunami unfolded, many became mesmerized by phot

It's Almost Here: The 2012 NFPA 70E

By Jim PhillipsUnder (Codes & Standards)

The 2012 NFPA 70E, The Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, is nearing completion.

Side By Side: Equipment Grounding Conductors

By Michael JohnstonUnder (Safety)

Many electrical designs incorporate parallel arrangements.

Bottom Line: Safety

By Joe O'ConnorUnder (Safety)

Surviving any situation depends on knowing what to expect and being prepared to manage it.

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(Safety)

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Jerry Rivera

May 2011

Construction sites are complex. With every minute, the project inches toward completion, and the landscape changes. READ MORE

The EPA Announces Updated Energy Star Standards for Lighting

(Miscellaneous)

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May 2011

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced updated standards for lighting fixtures to qualify for the Energy Star label, an efficiency program. Effective Oct. READ MORE

100-kW Wind Turbine Used for Training at Toledo JATC Building

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May 2011

A 100-kilowatt wind turbine was recently installed at the Toledo Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) in Rossford, Ohio. READ MORE

Proper Patchcord Protocol

(Systems)

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Jim Hayes

May 2011

The entire performance of a fiber optic (or copper) network depends on the performance of the patchcords used for interconnects and for connecting communications equipment, bu READ MORE

ESFI Observes National Electrical Safety Month

(Miscellaneous)

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May 2011

May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is launching its annual campaign to increase public awareness of electrical READ MORE

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1 Ladder Pad > Rick Steven’s nonskid LadderWrap prevents slippage and protects the surface it leans against. READ MORE

Cool Tools: Safety Equipment and Tools

Editor's Note: Electrical Contractor would like to draw attention the risk of working on energized equipment. It's never safe to work on live equipment. READ MORE