The Case of the Engine Room Electrocution
Jun 1, 2010, By Michael S. Morse, Ph.D., J.D., University of San Diego
Forensic investigation into death of boat owner leads to questions of accountability for safety of the vessel’s electrical environment...
Inside Wind Load Installation Requirements for Generating Systems
Jun 1, 2010,
Wind load compliance provisions of the International Building Code and power system equipment...
Non-Residential Construction Spending Shows Slight Boost in April
Jun 1, 2010,
Private non-residential construction spending increased 1.7% in April for the first time since March 2009...
Risky Business
Jun 1, 2010, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
In an uncertain economic climate, surety providers require more and better bonding capacity from electrical subcontractors...
The Basics of Personal Protective Grounding
Jun 1, 2010, By John J. Kolak, Praxis Corp.
Following proper personal protective grounding/bonding practices is just as important as wearing the proper PPE...
Arc Flash Review
Jun 1, 2010, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
Industry update on arc flash studies and proposed revisions to safety standards...
Focus on Safety
Jun 1, 2010,
Spotlight on safety products for electrical contractors, electrical engineers, and plant facility personnel...
Managing Commodity Price Escalations
Jun 1, 2010, By Linda Candels, Candels Consulting
How electrical contractors can learn to anticipate price changes on materials...
What's Wrong Here?
Jun 1, 2010, By Brian J. McPartland, NEC Consultant
Here’s your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else’s work from the safety of your living room or office. Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...
Product News
Jun 1, 2010,
Process management software PlantStruxure allows industrial and infrastructure users to meet their automation needs while at the same time deliver on...
Pushing for Safer Work Practices
Jun 1, 2010, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Overview of proposed changes to the 2012 edition of NFPA 70E, “Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace”...
Developing a Power Quality Maintenance Program
Jun 1, 2010, By Michael Kizuik, P.E., Manitoba Hydro
Use PQ indices to improve system availability in industrial facilities...
Reliability Redefined
May 1, 2010, By Barry Kleine, ABB Process Automation
How changing your understanding of reliability can maximize returns and increase production...
Product News
May 1, 2010,
Line-interactive UPS The Agility Series includes five high-density line-interactive UPSs ranging from 750kVA to 3,000kVA in a 2U chassis platform. Designed...
Funding for Light Rail Extension Approved by L.A. Metropolitan Transportation Authority
May 1, 2010,
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority board approves $690 million in funding for the extension of the Gold Line in the San Gabriel Valley...
FMI Releases 2010 Contractor Prefabrication Survey Report
May 1, 2010,
Electrical contractors continue to seek a competitive edge by prefabricating more of their work...
Railroad Installation Keeps Locomotives on the Right Track
May 1, 2010, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
Faith Technologies performs electrical installation at newly constructed wheel truing facility in Kansas City, Kan....
In Safety and in Health
May 1, 2010, By Dennis K. Neitzel, CPE, AVO Training Institute, Inc.
How to administer an effective electrical safety program...
The Basics of Industrial Control Panels
May 1, 2010, By Mark Lamendola, Electrical Consultant
A closer look at NEC Art. 409, which provides the minimum safety requirements for industrial control panels...
Quantifying All Qualified Persons
May 1, 2010, By Steven J. Abbott, Stark Safety Consultants
Understanding where your workers fit in when it comes to electrical safety classification and compliance...
Wiring Patient Care Areas
May 1, 2010, By Burton Klein, P.E., Burton Klein Associates
Examining the extra steps contractors must take when designing and installing electrical equipment in patient care areas...
Fast Forward
May 1, 2010, By Beck Ireland
After a year of delayed and canceled projects, the electrical design firms on EC&M's 2010 Top 40 list look toward economic recovery and improved backlogs, which may not arrive until 2011...
LEDs' Dirty Little Secrets
May 1, 2010, By Steven Bellwoar, Colonial Electric Supply and Paul Hammelef, Colonial Major Projects
Inside the obstacles for electrical contractors installing light-emitting diode (LED) technology...
Illustrated Catastrophes
May 1, 2010, By Brian J. McPartland, NEC Consultant
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without criticizing anyone or any product, the following scenarios present us with serious safety questions....
What's Wrong Here?
May 1, 2010, By Brian J. McPartland, NEC Consultant
Here’s your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else’s work from the safety of your living room or office. Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?...
