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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Side By Side: Equipment Grounding Conductors

(Safety)

By

Michael Johnston

May 2011

Many electrical designs incorporate parallel arrangements. READ MORE

Soaking up the Sunshine: Benefitting From Solar Power

(Green Building)

By

Darlene Bremer

May 2011

According to the International Data Corp. READ MORE

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

(Miscellaneous)

By

May 2011

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

Surveys Find Japanese Crisis Has Affected Opinion of Nuclear Power

(Miscellaneous)

By

May 2011

The nuclear reactor crisis in Japan has triggered a strong response among Americans, according to a major survey conducted one month after the crisis began on March 11 at the READ MORE

Swimming Through the Swamp

(Your Business)

By

Stan Shook

May 2011

I’m not a huge fan of estimating water treatment plants (WTPs). On one hand, they are typically refined, well-engineered and highly detailed. 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