The Case of the Do-it-Yourself Home Electrocution
Sep 1, 2004, By James Ruggieri, P.E., General Machine Corp.
By taking a home improvement project into his own hands, a homeowner set the stage for his pregnant wife’s death...
Everyone makes mistakes. Some are just funnier than others
Sep 1, 2004,
Everyone makes mistakes. Some are just funnier than others...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Managing Your Labor Force With the Latest Technology
Apr 1, 2004, By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
Track labor hours and manage your business with automated payroll systems and labor management software ...
The Case of the Hot Marina
Apr 1, 2004, By Jim Shafer, CAM Components/Harbor Marine Consultants
An inadequate grounding system on a docked boat leads to a rare form of electrocution that disguises itself as drowning...
Short Circuits
Mar 1, 2004,
A Hole in None About 30 years ago, one of my first assignments as a young electrical engineer was to make a test stand for some new telephone switches....
Building a Better Relationship With Your Electrical Distributor
Mar 1, 2004, By Jim Lucy, Chief Editor, Electrical Wholesaling magazine
Electrical contractors and electrical distributors have always had a love-hate relationship. Electrical contractors love to complain about distributors'...
