Published:
May 2011

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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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Clean Energy Goes Global
(Miscellaneous)
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May 2011
It should come as little surprise that clean-energy technologies are growing at an impressive rate around the world. READ MORE
100-kW Wind Turbine Used for Training at Toledo JATC Building
(Miscellaneous)
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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)
By
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
The EPA Announces Updated Energy Star Standards for Lighting
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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

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