IEC and OSHA sign agreement focusing on increased workplace safety
Sep 2, 2002,
After nearly five months of conversations and planning, OSHA and the IEC have reached an agreement on an alliance in which the two groups will promote...
The Case of the Runaway Ship
Sep 1, 2002, By James A. Ruggieri, P.E., General Machine Corp.
After a freighter slammed into the New Orleans Riverwalk, forensic analysis found poor maintenance practices to blame for the disaster....
1,000-Year Flood Paralyzes Texas Medical Center
Sep 1, 2002, By Ellen Parson, Senior Managing Editor
After Tropical Storm Allison dumped more than 3 ft of rain on the Houston area last summer, the facility operations staff at Texas Medical Center, along with hundreds of outside contractors, engineers and manufacturers’ reps, successfully completed one of the most extensive flood recovery efforts in recent history....
Anatomy of a Meltdown
Sep 1, 2002, By Bob Ross, Electro-Test, Inc.
A catastrophic failure in a switchboard can teach us important lessons....
Miracle Recovery Brings Hospital Back to Life
Sep 1, 2002, By A. James Pridlides, Ed Safdie, and Wally Thompson, Veterans Administration
Teamwork, solid engineering, and a well-tested disaster recovery plan help rebuild a Miami hospital in record time....
Buried in Paper?
Aug 1, 2002, By Ellen Parson, Senior Managing Editor
Finding themselves in a paperwork nightmare, many contractors are turning to document management software to digitize traditional paper-based forms and streamline business practices....
How to Buy Intelligent Breakers and Switchgear
Aug 1, 2002, By Mark Williams, Siemens Energy & Automation
Be smart about how you purchase intelligent switchgear....
Testing Your Insulation Can Save Your Motors
Aug 1, 2002, By John Olobri, AEMC
Insulation resistance testing is a simple yet critical preventive measure that can significantly lower your maintenance costs....
Things to Consider Before Buying DMM Test Tools
Jul 30, 2002, By George Allen, Wavetek Meterman
The proper DMM selection improves job performance, but how do you make that selection?...
Do You Know Where Your Tools Are?
Jul 1, 2002, By Ellen Parson, Senior Managing Editor
Today's automated tool tracking software helps electrical contractors improve accountability and reduce losses due to carelessness and theft at the jobsite....
Maintaining Your Switchgear
Jul 1, 2002, By Wally Vahlstrom, Emerson Process Management, Electro-Test Division
You can prevent switchgear failure with proper maintenance....
Fire Alarm System Testing, Inspection and Maintenance
Jun 27, 2002, By Mike Lohr, SimplexGrinnell LP
Are you really maintaining your fire alarm system?...
Energize Your Lockout/Tagout Plan
Jun 1, 2002, By Ed Zalewski, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Failing to follow lockout/tagout rules can get you in trouble with OSHA, but it can also be fatal....
Improving Jobsite Efficiency
Jun 1, 2002, By Mark Lamendola, Technical Editor
Careful attention to how you work can have a positive effect on profits and job satisfaction....
IEEE releases updates to battery storage standards
May 13, 2002,
The IEEE standards board recently approved a revised version of IEEE Standard 1187, Recommended Practice for Installation Design and Installation of Valve-Regulated...
TV Technician Draws the Short Stick
May 1, 2002, By Alexander Kusko, Sc.D., P.E., Exponent Failure Analysis Associates
Making contact with high-voltage equipment when your feet are grounded can prove disastrus....
Calculating Your True Electrical Labor Cost
Mar 1, 2002, By Mike Holt, Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc.
Last month we discussed the importance of properly estimating total labor hours when determining a bid price. However, this is only one step in the process....
Dissolved Gases Reveal Your Transformer’s State of Health
Feb 28, 2002, By C. Patrick McShane, Cooper Power Systems
Effective transformer maintenance depends on dissolved gas analysis....
Dissolved Gases Reveal Your Transformer's State of Health
Feb 1, 2002, By C. Patrick McShane, Cooper Power Systems
Effective transformer maintenance depends on dissolved gas analysis....
The Rise of Emergency Power Service Organizations
Feb 1, 2002, By Ellen Parson, Senior Managing Editor
To maximize reliability, many facilities are outsourcing emergency backup power services....
