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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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
FERC Approves Market-Based Demand-Response Compensation Rule
(Miscellaneous)
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May 2011
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) established a new rule intended to benefit customers and improve the operation and competitiveness of organized wholesale-ener READ MORE
Vanadium Redox Battery Upgrades Could Aid Electric Grid, Renewable Resources
(Miscellaneous)
By
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
Evaluating Efficiency
(Lighting)
By
Craig DiLouie
May 2011
The current focus on saving energy is accelerating demand for luminaires, or lighting fixtures, designed to achieve a high level of energy efficiency. READ MORE
Georgia’s Largest Solar Project Is a Landfill-Covering System
(Miscellaneous)
By
May 2011
Thick sheets of plastic have been used for years to cover closed, solid waste landfills. 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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