May 2011: Safety

 

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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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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
150 Million Home Area Network-enabled Smart Meters by 2020
(Miscellaneous)
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May 2011
The smart meter market increased 250 percent during the past two years and is set to triple during the next decade, according to ON World, a research and information services 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
Bonding Raceway, GFCI Nuisance Tripping and More
(Codes & Standards)
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May 2011
If you have a problem related to the National Electrical Code (NEC), are experiencing difficulty in understanding a Code requirement, or are wondering why or if such a require READ MORE
Bottom Line: Safety
(Safety)
By
Joe O'Connor
May 2011
Surviving any situation depends on knowing what to expect and being prepared to manage it. An Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection is no exception. READ MORE

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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
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