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The Human Touch: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Largely Depends on Human Interaction

April 30, 2024

Consumer knowledge can make the greatest and most immediate impact in eliminating Li-ion battery incidents. By: Corey Hannahs, Contributor Like it or not, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are all around us. Cellphones, tablets, laptops, cameras, e-cigarettes, e-bikes, battery powered tools, and electric vehicles are just a fraction of the products available to us today that take…

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Mitigating Arc Flash Injuries Through Remote Wireless Cutting

April 30, 2024

The pairing of a cutter and a wireless remote creates a safer energized conductor cutting process for crews. Contributed By: Milwaukee Tool Arc flashes – they’re brighter and hotter than the sun, louder than a jet, and capable of creating arc blasts that could send metal debris flying at over 700 miles per hour. Determining…

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Who’s Responsible for Arc Flash Warnings and Labeling?

April 30, 2024

An incident energy analysis by a licensed professional engineer provides a more accurate risk assessment for arc flash labels. By: Derek Vigstol, Contributor When the 2023 NFPA 70®: National Electrical Code® (NEC®) was adopted in jurisdictions around the country, there’s no doubt that electrical contractors had questions about how to apply the revision to 110.16(B).…

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Unveiling Arc Flash Studies in Solar Photovoltaic Systems

April 30, 2024

How to ensure commercial PV installations meet safety standards for permitting, installation, operation and maintenance. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have surged in popularity as a sustainable and renewable energy solution, offering both environmental benefits and economic advantages. As the adoption of solar PV systems accelerates, so does the necessity to ensure safety standards are met…

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