May 2018: Safety and Ergonomics

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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...

Green Building

May 2018

California To Require Rooftop Solar on New Construction

Hannah Fullmer

For decades, California has led the country in its commitment to clean energy production and energy reduction, adopting solar rebate and net metering programs, and regularly updating its 30-plus-year-old energy efficiency sta...

Lighting

May 2018

LED Streetlighting Technology Is Just Getting Started

William Atkinson

The 2018 LightFair International Trade Show, the world's largest annual architectural and commercial light trade show and conference, was held in Chicago last week. Vendors displayed their latest technologies, and speakers sh...

Systems

May 2018

Nuclear Power Provides Grid Stability to Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern States

Rick Laezman

Throughout its existence, nuclear power has battled concerns over safety and environmental impacts. At the same time, it has provided a valuable source of reliable and stable power as the nation's energy infrastructure underg...

Safety

May 2018

Modern Technologies Can Pose New Dangers From Electrical Hazards: Here's How ECs Can Help

Kayla Matthews

Using or installing any electrical and electronic equipment improperly can create electrical hazards, as can cheaply made or unauthorized alternatives to legitimate devices. With new technologies come new potential electrical...

Safety

May 2018

Let's Be Careful out There

Julie Mazur,

Timothy Johnson

May is Electrical Safety month. However, as Jim Phillips reminds us in his Arc Flash Safety column , every day is electrical safety day. We know you know that. This issue looks at safety and ergonomics for electrical contract...

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

Featured Products

3M's Shockwave 2 lanyard

Enviro Distribution's AirHaven 1000 mask

Workrite Uniform Co.'s industrial coverall

Gateway Safety Inc.'s Scorpion safety glasses

Oberon Co.'s rubber electrical glove kit

Salisbury by Honeywell's face shield system

Erb Safety's ABS plastic shell insert

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Northeast States to Build Corridor for EV Charging Infrastructure

New Coalition Set Up to Encourage Construction Employment

Chicago Getting Smart About Street Lighting

California To Require Rooftop Solar on New Construction

LED Streetlighting Technology Is Just Getting Started

Nuclear Power Provides Grid Stability to Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern States

Modern Technologies Can Pose New Dangers From Electrical Hazards: Here's How ECs Can Help

Let's Be Careful out There

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