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|  Tim, a thermographer, arrived at the plant of a new client, ready to perform a series of thermographic scans. As Tim and his escort, Greg, walked to the first feeder panel, he noticed black dust from a rubber-like material processed in the plant covering everything, although there didn’t seem to be airborne particulates at the time. That feeder panel was also covered in the same dust. Greg said, “Oh, that’s normal. We just work around it.” |
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|  Suppose your crew is replacing a distribution panel over the holiday when the plant is closed and there’s no lift truck operator. The plant engineer said for your crew to use any lift truck you wish. Electric lift trucks don’t need ventilation, but gas-powered trucks don’t run out of juice and die going up a ramp due to the current drain imposed by the motor. The battery is both friend and foe. |
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|  The award recognizes individuals, teams, businesses, or other organizations that have improved worker safety and health by designing out hazards or contributing to the body of knowledge that enables Prevention Through Design solutions. The program aims to prevent or reduce occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities through the inclusion of prevention components in any design that impacts workers. |
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|  As climate change raises temperatures and produces more extreme storms, regions previously unaccustomed to lightning activity are now experiencing greater number of strikes. Potential for damage is particularly concerning for high-rise critical facilities (like hospitals) in regions where most existing buildings do not have a lightning protection system (LPS). Left unprepared, a power surge could pose serious risks to patient care. |
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Sponsored |  Our best protection from any hazard is knowledge. In this webinar, viewers will learn some basics about DC systems and the hazards associated with them. NFPA 70E and OSHA provide guidance when working on these systems. Come learn how to protect yourself. |
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Members Only |  The definition of ampacity appears in Art. 100 of the National Electrical Code. In this Tech Talk video, ampacity is explained through an example as the definition in the NEC is examined. The three conditions of use identified in Art. 310 are important when it comes to determining ampacity values. First, the location of the wiring method can affect insulation properties. Secondly, the number of conductors in the raceway or buried in the earth affects the resistance of the conductor. |
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|  Test your NEC knowledge with these questions from NEC Consultant Mike Holt regarding Code requirements for sizing conductors that feed an adjustable-speed drive system. |
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|  It’s obvious that electricians are exposed to potentially lethal electricity on the job. What may not be so obvious is the dangers are not just to electricians and are not just in energized cabinets. More often than not, workplace electrocutions occur due to carelessness. Wherever there is electricity, be careful to identify how you might come into contact with it. Then take the appropriate measures to prevent that from happening. |
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