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Calculating Touch Voltages and Electric Shock Risk in Low-Voltage Systems

The analysis of magnitudes and durations of touch voltages in cable installations can provide electrical professionals with a better understanding of the requirements of Art. 250 of the NEC regarding the protection against electric shock.

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Apr 18, 2014

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Calculating Touch Voltages and Electric Shock Risk in Low-Voltage Systems

The analysis of magnitudes and durations of touch voltages in cable installations can provide electrical professionals with a better understanding of the requirements of Art. 250 of the NEC regarding the protection against electric shock....More
Mar 19, 2014

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

The Case of the Hurried Electrician 2

A business man who had recently bought a building for use as a car repair shop knew from the start that he had a number of electrical problems to solve....More
Feb 28, 2014

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Marina Safety Law

Two Tennessee lawmakers have introduced Tennessee House Bill 1892, also known as “The Noah Winstead/Nate Lynam Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Act.” The law is named after two boys who were electrocuted while swimming at a lake marina in 2012....More
Feb 24, 2014

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Electrician's Eyes Damaged from Shock Incident

An electrician's eyes were damaged, leaving star-shaped cataracts after he received a tremendous shock from a work-related incident....More
Dec 16, 2013

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

The Case of the Energized Cable Cutting Incident 4

One of the most common reasons for marriage failure today is the breakdown of basic communications....More
Jul 15, 2013

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Failures in Outlet Testing Exposed 13

Why standard outlet testing methods fail to reveal reverse polarity bootleg ground miswiring situations...More
May 15, 2013

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

The Case of the Misidentified Pump Switches 2

Technician working in well is electrocuted after making contact with live wire from mislabeled switch...More
Sep 20, 2012

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Small Contact Voltage Exposures Not Lethal to Human

It is often stated in the electrical industry, “It’s not the voltage that kills you; it’s the current.” However, this expression is only partially correct....More
Aug 7, 2012

Article

Kansas City Star Reports on Ungrounded, Uninspected Lake Docks

Electricians and inspectors in demand at Lake of the Ozarks after several electrocutions this summer...More
Jun 27, 2012

News

Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Thomas Lighting Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Thomas Lighting voluntarily recalls ceiling flush-mount light fixtures...More

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