May 2011: Safety

Featured Articles

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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Georgia’s Largest Solar Project Is a Landfill-Covering System

(Miscellaneous)

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May 2011

Thick sheets of plastic have been used for years to cover closed, solid waste landfills. READ MORE

Dominion Virginia Power Announces Study of Offshore Transmission Power Line

(Miscellaneous)

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May 2011

Dominion Virginia Power is initiating a study of what it would take to build a high-voltage underwater transmission line from Virginia Beach into the Atlantic Ocean to suppor READ MORE

Study: U.S. Business Non-Handset Wireless Spending to Surpass $5 Billion by 2014

(Miscellaneous)

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May 2011

U.S. businesses require an increasing number of wireless mobile devices, excluding mobile handsets. READ MORE

Going Home Safely = Priceless

(Your Business)

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Richard P. Bingham

May 2011

Safety on the job is everyone’s responsibility. If an employer or employee neglects this responsibility, the chance of serious injury or death increases significantly. READ MORE

The World Is Warming up to Geothermal Power

(Miscellaneous)

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May 2011

Like a capped geothermal well building up steam, worldwide demand for the power generated from this underground resource is about to explode. READ MORE

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Products Featured In This Issue

Safety Equipment and Apparel

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

May 2011