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May 2011

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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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Praemonitus, Praemunitus

(Safety)

By

Diane Kelly

May 2011

Accidents involving electricity are common. All electricians should review the basic electrical hazard accident--prevention measures. READ MORE

Surveys Find Japanese Crisis Has Affected Opinion of Nuclear Power

(Miscellaneous)

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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

May Quiz With Correct Answers and Explanations

(Systems)

By

Jim Hayes

May 2011

Editor's Note: This is the correct quiz that was supposed to be included in the May print issue. We apologize for the mixup. READ MORE

Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations, Part LXIII

(Codes & Standards)

By

Charles R. Miller

May 2011

Article 220 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) provides requirements for calculating branch-circuit, feeder and service loads and is divided into five parts. READ MORE

OSHA Seeking Applications for Worker Safety, Health Training Online Courses

(Miscellaneous)

By

May 2011

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking applications from organizations to provide 10- or 30-hour online OSHA Outreach Training Program courses in 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