Playing with fire When I was around 10 years old, I learned the “fine art” of playing with fire. I thought it was amazing to wave my finger directly through...

How do You keep up with the news? About 25 years ago, NFPA subscribed to a news clipping service. I received articles from a range of media sources with key...

Before the LED became a successful illuminator, its first major application was as an indicator, such as in exit signs. However, lumen depreciation is a significant failure mode for LEDs...

Many companies now offer software to manage funds, equipment and more on construction projects. But perhaps one of the greatest uses of software is managing people. Software to manage employees...

The National Electrical Code Section 700.10(A) requires all boxes and enclosures­—including transfer switches, generators and power panels that are part of an emergency system—to be marked so they are readily...

The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. Being under lockdown to avoid the spread of the virus has required that those of us who are able work...

movies titles with numbers reverberate in my head: ”The Magnificent Seven,” “12 Angry Men,” “Catch-22” and “The Dirty Dozen.” The power quality realm features a dirty half-dozen: the six most...

Those working in the construction industry and electrical field are more likely to experience an on-the-job fatality than others in the private sector. However, whether a colleague passes away on...

Michael Jordan said, “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” Developing relationships and good communication with other stakeholders for a project will certainly save time, increase profits and...

First Place: Plan ahead Working with plans in the field today usually entails buying an expensive tablet device and trying to keep it clean and safe. The advantage is that...