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Think 'test instruments' when you think of PPE
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Gloves, glasses, flame-resistant clothing -- this
personal protective equipment (PPE) is all familiar and important to those of us who work with electricity. But here's a thought that may surprise you. When you think about the vital protective equipment that helps ensure your safety, don't forget to include your first line of defense: your test instruments and test leads.
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Energy conservation in old buildings
The Hindu Business Line
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The State Government in India has launched a program in line with the recommendations of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to conserve power in some of its biggest buildings, according to officials. A novel approach to the study is that the Government does not have to shell out money. The electrical experts are paid out of a portion of the energy cost that is saved by implementing the measures they suggest, the official said.
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Electrical testing and NFPA 70E
EPS Magazine
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The choice of a test meter, power monitor or datalogger for a power study must now take into account the safety standards currently in force to protect electrical workers under National Fire and Protection Association (NFPA) 70E standards. When selecting electrical
testing tools users are confronted with the following considerations. In this article, the author discusses how design features of the latest power testing meters enhance worker safety and provide an overall better "user experience."
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Legrand/Pass & Seymour's Tamper-Resistant Hallway Light Receptacle combines a single receptacle with an LED nightlight lasting 20 years. A photocell illuminates the light in the dark and turns it off in daylight. Meeting NEC® tamper-resistant requirements, the built-in shutter system lets plugs in but keeps other
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In sickness and in safety: GFCI-protected receptacles
Electrical Contractor Magazine
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Based on a new
requirement in Section 210.8(B)(5) of the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC), all 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed within 6 feet or 1.8 meters of the outside edge of a sink in a commercial or industrial facility must be covered by ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection for personnel. The purpose of this new requirement is to provide much-needed GFCI protection for receptacles in areas close to floor sinks, hand-washing sinks, mop sinks, as well as
sinks in lunchrooms, janitors’ closets, classrooms, and other similar locations. Two exceptions were added as part of the new requirement for the 2008 NEC; however, some industry people believe at least one of the new exceptions may lead to lack of GFCI protection in areas where that protection should still be provided.
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Faster detection aids safety
Occupational Health & Safety
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According to an AVO Training Institute white paper, and research by electrical safety pioneer Ralph H. Lee, an electrical arc occurs whenever insulation breaks down between phases or ground. Electrical workers performing tasks inside energized electrical equipment, with or without conductive tools, can cause an arc if they make contact between phases
or phase and ground. OSHA and other federal agencies track electrical accidents of all kinds, but not arc flash incidents specifically. The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are working to change that through a collaborative research project to conduct extensive testing on arc flash.
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Safety first for a fabulous holiday
The Indianapolis Star
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The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy; no one wants to think about hazards and mishaps. But consider this: Two-hundred Christmas-tree fires last year were caused by faulty lighting, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And emergency rooms treat more than 160,000 patients each season for ladder-related
injuries, according to the Underwriters Laboratories, a not-for-profit product safety certification organization.
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Massachusetts homeowners can now sell back electricity
The Associated Press
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Homeowners
tired of paying high electricity bills can now turn the tables by selling excess electricity back to power companies at more lucrative rates. The hitch? Homeowners need a way to generate power on their own, either by installing solar panels on their roofs or planting wind turbines on their property. It's called "net metering," and beginning this week, property owners can submit the applications needed to begin earning credits on their electricity bills if they generate more energy than they need
on any given day or week.
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AFC's NEW MC-Quik™ & MC-Stat™ install in a Snap without the Wrap. Each contain an oversized aluminum grounding wire plus armor for equipment grounding. MC-Quik does not have overall conductor wrap. MC-Stat for HCF has a green grounding conductor (NEC 517), no paper wrap. It's a Snap without the
Wrap.
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From component evaluation to wind turbine field evaluation,
Intertek is an expert in national and regional regulatory compliance. Avoid costly delays with quick response, third-party field labeling of unlisted large and small wind turbines. Get expert information on electrical safety compliance for wind turbines by downloading our free whitepaper now! More info
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Thomas & Betts offers one-stop-shopping for electrical conduit and fittings with a portfolio of leading brand names. Whether for hazardous location applications, such as an oilrig or refinery, heavy-duty applications such as manufacturing or transportation, or light-duty applications such as hospitals or hotels, you can count on the
brands of Thomas & Betts for dependable, quality assurance.
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Since 2000: IBC - Chapter 30 has required Electrical and Mechanical Listing Requirements for Automotive Lifts.
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