Maintaining Electrical Protective Devices
Jun 23, 2003, By Dennis K. Neitzel, AVO Training Institute
Several studies have shown that electrical protective devices, which were not maintained within a five-year period, have a 50% failure rate. Maintenance of the circuit breakers generally consists of keeping them clean and lubricated....
The Behavior-Based Solution to Safety Improvement
Jun 16, 2003, By Jim Spigener & Rebecca Fisher
Your actions speak louder than words...
The Behavior-Based Solution to Safety Improvement
Jun 9, 2003, Jim Spigener and Rebecca Fisher
Even with good compliance measures, many companies still see their safety performance fall short of their objectives. Behavior-based safety uses people's behavior as the starting point for improving the whole system in which people work....
Safety State of Mind
Jun 1, 2003, By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Lately, I've been thinking a lot more about jobsite safety than I normally do ......
The Behavior-Based Solution to Safety Improvement
Jun 1, 2003, By Jim Spigener & Rebecca Fisher
Your actions speak louder than words...
The Continued Shift of Maintenance Work to Outside Contractors
May 1, 2003, By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
Manufacturing plants and commercial facilities hit hard by the recession are laying off their maintenance electricians and hiring hourly workers...
Going Above and Beyond Can Come Back to Haunt You
May 1, 2003, By Ralph Crawford, P.E.
A contractor who provided additional services outside the scope of the electrical trade gets a lawsuit for his troubles....
Motor Analysis: Stepping Out of the Box
May 1, 2003, By Tom Whittemore, Jr., P.E.; Paul Aesque; and Danny Hawkins, Eastman Chemical Co.
A motor analysis team puts an online power analyzer to use where you might not expect it...
Keep Your Transformer Working Like a Well-Oiled Machine
Apr 1, 2003, By Scott D. Reed, Environmental Protection Services
Just like a car, your transformer needs regular oil conditioning to rid it of harmful contaminants that could shorten its life...
The Case of the Missing Fuses
Apr 1, 2003, By Alexander Kusko, Sc.D, P.E., Exponent Failure Analysis Associates
Neglecting to include fuses in an electrical design can have a disastrous consequences...
Automating the Estimating Process From Takeoff to Turnover
Apr 1, 2003, Edited By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
As an electrical estimator, Gary Bradley spent 34 years counting blueprint symbols with a magnifying glass, a pack of highlighters, and a clicker. After searching in vain for a better solution, Bradley, now the CEO of Brighton, Mich.-based E/T Software, invented a software program that searches, identifies, and counts symbols automatically....
IEC and OSHA examine progress
Mar 21, 2003,
In the year since the Labor Department announced that Hispanic worker safety was a growing concern for the Bush administration, OSHA has translated much...
How to Make Accurate Inrush Current Measurements
Mar 1, 2003, By Bob Greenberg, Fluke Corp.
While consuming less electricity than their older, less efficient counterparts, high-efficiency motors are much more likely to trip their respective circuit...
Portable PCs: Another Tool for Your Toolbox
Mar 1, 2003, By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
Advances in technology allow field personnel to use ruggedized mobile computers in harsh environments....
Test That Transfer Switch
Feb 28, 2003, By Larry Blaine, SF Griggs & Associates
If you've been putting off conducting maintenance checks, you could be doing more damage than you think....
Test That Transfer Switch
Feb 1, 2003, By Larry Blaine, SF Griggs & Associates
If you've been putting off conducting maintenance checks, you could be doing more damage than you think....
How to Win the Bidding War
Feb 1, 2003, By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
Winning a bid in a tough economy is like squeezing blood out of a turnip, says a Texas electrical contractor ......
Get to the Root of the Problem
Jan 30, 2003, By Mark Lamendola, Technical Consultant
Root cause analysis helps you solve the problem—not just its symptoms....
Tips & Tricks of the Trade for Electrical Maintenance
Jan 27, 2003,
Check back for a recap of this session that takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m....
IEEE updates, adds to battery maintenance standards
Jan 27, 2003,
The IEEE Standards Board recently approved a revision to one of its standards and gave the go-ahead for the development of a new standard. The revised...
