A Review of Polarization Index and IEEE Std. 43-2000
Sep 1, 2004, By Howard W. Penrose, Ph.D., BJM Corp.
Advances in insulation properties have necessitated changes to a longstanding industry standard...
Taking Charge of Your Cordless Tools
Sep 1, 2004, By Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk, Contributing Writer
Basic battery lessons can help you get the most out of these portable powerhouses...
Fluke releases free safety information program
Aug 3, 2004,
Program focuses on reducing electrical energy hazards...
Short Circuits
Aug 1, 2004,
Everyone makes mistakes. Some are just funnier than others...
Switchgear Malfunction Results in an Electrician's Death
Aug 1, 2004, By John A. Palmer, Ph.D., P.E., Knott Laboratory, Inc.
Correct application of safety procedures is no substitute for properly functioning equipment...
Money Spent On Marketing Proves Profitable for Construction Firms
Aug 1, 2004,
The results of FMI's Business Development and Marketing Report show that sometimes contractors need to spend money to make money...
Short Circuits
Jul 1, 2004,
Everyone makes mistakes. Some are just funnier than others...
Testing From A Circuit Breaker Compartment
Jun 30, 2004, By John Kaldon, Broad Run Consultants Ltd.
Recognizing and controlling hazards is essential when working on energized equipment....
Maintaining Facility Power in the Age of the Blackout
Jun 1, 2004, By Alan Katz, MGE UPS Systems
Three years ago California endured a summer of rolling blackouts that cost businesses millions of dollars in lost production and raised concerns about...
What Happens When Electricity Doesn't Play By the Rules?
Jun 1, 2004, By Matthew Halverson, Managing Editor
There's no way to know for sure, but the 110V shock that changed the course of Patrick Yates' life may have lasted less than a minute. It may have even...
10 Steps to a Better Safety Program
Jun 1, 2004, By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
About 350 electrical-related fatalities occur each year, and one of every five workplace fatalities involves a construction worker, according to the Occupational...
Putting Arc-Flash Calculations into Perspective
Jun 1, 2004, By Conrad St. Pierre, Electric Power Consultants
The number of arc flash incidents in the United States is greater than many engineers realize since most accidents don't make the daily news. Chicago-based...
"What's Behind Door No. 1" Responses
May 21, 2004,
Renting Makes Sense
May 1, 2004, By Michael Roth, Editor, RER magazine
Knowing your business and assessing your financial situation are critical when considering your capital equipment acquisition options...
Short Circuits
May 1, 2004,
Everyone makes mistakes. Some are just funnier than others...
