electrical safety News
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Eaton and Electrical Safety Foundation International Spark Anti-Counterfeiting Collaboration for National Electrical Safety Month
Power management company Eaton today announced an ongoing public awareness campaign focused on educating the public about the dangers of counterfeit electrical products. The program, in partnership with the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) for the second consecutive year, is taking place during National Electrical Safety Month in May. The program is intended to ensure a ...
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Eaton and Electrical Safety Foundation International Stress Awareness of Effective Anti-Counterfeiting Measures During National Electrical Safety Month
Power management company Eaton today joined with the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) to encourage workplaces in the electrical industry to join the dialogue about counterfeit electrical products during National Electrical Safety Month this May. The educational collaboration is part of an ongoing effort to build understanding and awareness of the danger and economic risks posed ...
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Tackling electrical safety risks at work – a new Napo film
Electricity is a familiar and essential part of everyday life, also in the workplace. But electricity can injure or kill workers, and cause damage if it is not handled properly. There are simple precautions that can be taken to significantly reduce the risk of injury when working with or near electricity. “Napo in… Shocking situations” describes common electrical hazards and ...
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ESA Warning Ontarians not to participate or share a “challenge” on the social media platform TikTok that could lead to electrical fires and pose a serious safety risk
There is a new social media “challenge” making it’s way through the social media platform TikTok called the #OutletChallenge or #PennyChallenge. TikTok is a social media platform similar to snapchat where people create short little videos on their cell phones to share with their friends. The so-called #OutletChallenge or #PennyChallenge involves an individual sliding a coin ...
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EPA radiation monitoring audit, OSHA citations, fossil fuel subsidies and more on EHS This Week
This week Kristy and I discuss OSHA citation's, EPA fines, calls for an end to fossil fuel subsidies, electrical safety month and more on EHS This Week. In addition we touch on a huge EPA audit of radiation monitoring sites across the U.S., as well as an EPA chemist reinstated after a whistleblower suit went before the federal Merit Systems Protection Board. Don't forget to write us with your ...
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Eaton collaborates with independent electrical contractors to promote electrical safety and study industry awareness of electrical counterfeiting
Eaton today announced it is collaborating with Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) to promote electrical safety and raise awareness of the dangers of counterfeit electrical products. The effort will focus on the dangers of counterfeit electrical products as part of a broader outreach effort during National Electrical Safety Month this May. Eaton is continuing its effort to educate key ...
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Pearl River Flooding
Crews built a tiger dam around the control house at the south Jackson substation to mitigate flooding issues. The substation has been de-entergized. Due to rising levels on the Pearl River, Entergy Mississippi has de-energized two Jackson substations and disconnected electrical service to some low-lying deer camps in Madison County as a public safety precaution and to comply with the National ...
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Osha Campus Introduces new Spanish courses for Construction
Osha Campus is proud to announce the release of 11 new 1-hour Construction safety courses in Spanish. These new courses cover many different topics including: Spanish- Concrete and Masonry Spanish- Cranes and Rigging Spanish- Electrical Safety Spanish- Excavations Spanish- Fall Protection Spanish- Fire Protection Spanish- General Safety & Health Provisions Spanish- Hand and ...
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To the point about arc flash protection & safe electrical work practices
Because energized electrical parts expose workers to the risk of electric shock or exposure to an arc flash, employees must know and understand how to protect themselves from these two electrical hazards. This program provides an overview of the electrical safety program as it relates to arc flash protection and safe electrical work practices. Topics include: Approach & Arc Flash ...
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NFPA and SAE International Announce Second Summit on Safe Implementation of Electric Vehicles Scheduled for September 27-28
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and SAE International will co-sponsor the 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards SummitSeptember 27-28, 2011, at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center Hotel in Detroit, Michigan. The 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit is a continuation of the dialogue begun at last year's groundbreaking Summit initiated in order to support ...
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Eaton Tapped to Enhance Electrical Safety, Reliability at FAA Headquarters
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced a contract valued at more than $1 million to supply the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) headquarters in Washington, D.C. with upgraded network protectors designed to safeguard the constant flow of safe, stable power to the 847,391 square foot U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) operated building, which was ...
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Eaton promotes electrical safety with “I Didn’t Know” anti-counterfeiting campaign
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton today announced a new campaign, “I Didn’t Know,” to continue raising awareness of the dangers of counterfeit electrical products. The campaign is part of Eaton’s ongoing commitment to combating counterfeit electrical products worldwide. Over the past several years, Eaton’s “Target Authenticity” campaign has ...
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Free Webinar - Complying with the New EMC, Low Voltage & Radio Equipment Directives
From April and June of this year, the requirements of the new EU Directives relating to equipment electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electrical product safety (LVD) and radio equipment apply. The webinar will explain the scope of each law together with the obligations that arise depending on what your business does, e.g. manufacture, import or distribute. It will detail how, precisely, the laws ...
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Affordable, small business safety learning management solutions, from noodleStream
SafetySkills™ Direct allows small businesses to experience the benefit online safety training and a learning management system without having to purchase or install software. “Consumers have smartened up. Whether you’re looking for online safety training or music for your iPhone, there are a million companies that all claim to be your end-all solution,” said Trey Greene, CEO of ...
By SafetySkills
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SAE International and NFPA Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit Slated for September 27-28 - Continues Dialogue on Standards/Codes Development
The 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Safety Standards Summit, co-hosted by SAE International and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), provides a forum in which all relevant individuals, organizations and agencies can contribute to the development of action plans regarding the codes and standards necessary to effectively address safety as it relates to electrified vehicles and their ...
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IEEE Publishes 2023 National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®)
IEEE and the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) this week announced the release of the 2023 National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®). Published by IEEE SA and typically updated every five years to stay current with changes in the industry and technology, the NESC specifies best practices for the safety of electric supply and communication utility systems at both public and private utilities. ...
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Insulation changes: safety, consumer protections and value for money
The Government has added extra safety precautions, consumer protections and reduced the maximum subsidy for its Home Insulation Program. Environment Minister Peter Garrett said the key safety protections would apply from midnight on Sunday 1 November 2009 and included: a ban on metal fasteners for foil insulation such as metal staples or nails mandatory installation of covers over ...
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Crushing of glass
In our current customer order, we have to solve a special situation. The shredder is installed in the basement, but the material is fed one storey above in the actual production halls. The glass is fed to the shredder by hand via a chute provided by the customer (with integrated electrically secured safety flap). After shredding, the material is collected in a container provided by the customer ...
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Qualification of the AED-14 detectors
AED-14LR and AED-14HR Gamma Detectors manufactured by VF have been qualified according to IEC 60780 and IEEE 323 international standards, which describe the requirements for qualifying electrical equipment important to safety that are to be used in nuclear facilities. AED-14LR and AED-14HR are designed for the measurement of the air kerma rate in applications for which a 1E qualification and ...
By VF, a.s.
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Eaton Acts on Survey Results, Shares Tips for Properly Reporting Counterfeit Electrical Products
Power management company Eaton today announced tips aimed at helping professionals properly report counterfeit electrical products. The tips will assist professionals throughout the electrical supply chain with tools to recognize and report suspect products to ultimately help brands and law enforcement identify potential counterfeit product supply chains. Eaton developed these tips in response ...
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