May 2018: Safety and Ergonomics

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Digital Technology Magnifies Critical Infrastructure Threats

Deborah L. O'Mara

Earlier this year, the U.S. government issued a report pointing the finger directly at the Russian government for attacks on the energy infrastructure. It’s the first time the United States has publicly blamed Russia’s govern...

Systems

May 2018

CalFire Concludes PG&E Violations Caused 2017 Wildfires

Matt Kraus

An investigation by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) has concluded that four 2017 wildfires in Northern California were caused by trees coming into contact with power lines. CalFire has also...

Systems

May 2018

Alberta Is the First Canadian Province to Officially Allow Wireless Controls

William Atkinson

According to a story published by CBC , Canada's national television station, Alberta is the first province in the country, as part of its updated and newly released building code, to allow wireless controls in new residentia...

Your Business

May 2018

Cabling Issues: Why Are the Wall Plates Loose?

James Carlini

Cabling problems in buildings are like icebergs: only about 5 percent of them are visible. The other 95 percent lies below the surface (or behind the walls). This observation applies to both low-voltage (communications) netwo...

Lighting

May 2018

UL Warns of Shocking Combination Between LED Lamp and Magnetic Ballasts

Rick Laezman

New technology offers the promise of doing things more effectively and with less effort. In the lighting industry, for example, the widespread adoption of LEDs has ushered in a new era of high powered and highly efficient fix...

Your Business

May 2018

Northeast States to Build Corridor for EV Charging Infrastructure

William Atkinson

A new initiative announced this month , and spearheaded by the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM), called the "Northeast Corridor Regional Strategy for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure," is...

Your Business

May 2018

New Coalition Set Up to Encourage Construction Employment

William Atkinson

A new non-profit organization, the Virginia Workforce Development Construction Coalition, plans to be operational by mid-June. It is being created as a way to address the severe shortage of skilled construction workers in par...

Lighting

May 2018

Chicago Getting Smart About Street Lighting

Rick Laezman

In the movement toward a more efficient and sustainable energy economy, several factors have played an important role. LEDs have dramatically increased efficiency in the lighting sector. Smart technology has increased access...

QUIZ: Fall Protection Safety Requirements

May is National Electrical Safety Month, and in honor of OSHA’s annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, which is May 7–11, here are some fall protection questions to consider.

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QUIZ: The Right Tools for the Job

Nothing makes a job easier than having the right tools. The Fiber Optic Association is updating its recommended tool list for trainers. In the process, I have learned about “old reliable” tools and the new tools available to help the fiber technician.

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May 2018: Safety and Ergonomics

Table of Contents

Standing Up Straight: Ergonomic Issues for ECs

Leading Through Safety: Looking Out For Workers Means They Will Look Out For You

Beyond the Ceiling: Healthy Lighting for Hospitals

Get a Grip: Tool Ergonomics

Workforce of the Future: Attracting Young Talent to the Electrical Contracting Field

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Oberon Co.'s rubber electrical glove kit

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Erb Safety's ABS plastic shell insert

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Digital Technology Magnifies Critical Infrastructure Threats

CalFire Concludes PG&E Violations Caused 2017 Wildfires

Alberta Is the First Canadian Province to Officially Allow Wireless Controls

Cabling Issues: Why Are the Wall Plates Loose?

UL Warns of Shocking Combination Between LED Lamp and Magnetic Ballasts

Northeast States to Build Corridor for EV Charging Infrastructure

New Coalition Set Up to Encourage Construction Employment

Chicago Getting Smart About Street Lighting

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