In the product safety profession, we consider the six hazards: shock, energy, fire, injury, chemical and radiation. Of these six hazards, shock is the most common, the most deadly, and the most difficult to prevent. Energy can melt a bracelet or ring, but does not generally cause the heart to stop. To a great degree, [...]
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Simply put, the lifeblood of industrial facilities is electrical power. Production processes, environmental controls and security, lighting and safety systems would grind to a halt without a clean, reliable and continuously available flow of electricity. It is well understood by industrial facility owners and managers, and electrical inspectors that overcurrent protective devices like circuit breakers [...]
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The year was 2005. It was a typical spring afternoon in this typical Midwest town of Anywhere, USA. The skies were a cloudy gun-barrel gray as the light rain fell and the thunder rolled in the distant background. Suddenly, without warning, the rain intensifies and the skies turn darker and darker. That distant thunder is [...]
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Nearly everyone agrees that the National Electrical Code gets better with every edition. However, new technologies like photovoltaic (PV) power systems and fuel cells are still evolving with new equipment, new wiring procedures, and new installation requirements being developed every week. With new inspectors and new installers coming into the field every day, questions are [...]
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If safe, reliable operation of a newly-installed electrical power system and related components is to be achieved, several key components are required: The power system and components must be designed and engineered correctly. Quality equipment should be procured. The installation must meet all applicable codes and standards and be performed by qualified contractors and vendors. [...]
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Section 110.2 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) establishes the requirement for installations and equipment to be approved and by definition, this means “acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.” The Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) has a more general requirement for approval when dealing with electrical products. As seen by the following excerpts from the CEC, [...]
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Equipment that is listed by a certification organization such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL) provides peace of mind to millions of consumers, workers, installers, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and insurance companies that the equipment has complied with established safety requirements. This is recognized all over industry and the marketplace where protecting the health and safety of [...]
(2 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)This article discusses Canadian Electrical Code Rule 8-104 Maximum Circuit Loading. The rule is significant, since it defines how electrical circuits and equipment must be rated and it provides limitations on the continuous loading of electrical equipment. According to the CEC, loads that are ON for a long time are considered to be continuous. Examples [...]
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)May is Electrical Safety Month. Each year electrical safety is stressed during this month. This year even more emphasis should be placed on electrical safety, not only in the workplace but in our homes as well. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reports that most deaths and injuries caused by electrical hazards are preventable. ESFI [...]
(No Ratings Yet)In the old days, if you worked for a company, your retirement income would likely have been in the form of a pension, with the amount based on your income level and years of service. Apart from those factors, you had little control over the size of your pension benefits. That pension model is still [...]
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IAEI, as the keystone of the electrical industry, is a membership driven, non-profit association promoting electrical safety throughout the industry by providing premier education, certification of inspectors, advocacy, partnerships and expert leadership in Electrical Codes and Standards development.
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