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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What OSHA Says

(Safety)

By

Wayne D. Moore

May 2011

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that an employer furnish to each employee a place of employment that is free from recognized hazards that cau READ MORE

ESFI Observes National Electrical Safety Month

(Miscellaneous)

By

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

Wind Turbines to Generate Power for New UNT Football Stadium

(Miscellaneous)

By

May 2011

The University of North Texas (UNT) has received a $2 million grant from the State Energy Conservation Office to install three wind turbines that will feed the electrical gri READ MORE

Vanadium Redox Battery Upgrades Could Aid Electric Grid, Renewable Resources

(Miscellaneous)

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May 2011

Though considered a promising large-scale energy-storage device, the vanadium redox battery’s use has been limited by its high cost and its sensitivity to extreme temperature READ MORE

Automation Is Optimization

(Systems)

By

Edward Brown

May 2011

Last month, I wrote about tempting residential customers to create a network for multi-room HDTV, audio, video, games, Internet and home computers. 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