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A Plug for Electrical Fire Prevention

Fri, October 10, 2014

In our technology-centered lives, we tend to take for granted what ultimately makes all our gadgets work: electricity! We rush to “plug in” and generally don’t think twice about the power that keeps us connected. To bring attention to a growing hazard...

Do You Have a Deaf Wish?

Fri, May 23, 2014

Hearing is one of your senses that can be lost suddenly or gradually, and often, hearing loss is due to exposure to loud noises. You may not even notice a gradual loss until you realize you have to ask people to repeat themselves or you’re turning the volume...

#Safety – Celebrate National Electrical Safety Month with IEC

Thu, May 1, 2014

At the IEC of Washington, we provide you with the knowledge and on-the-job skills needed to stay safe and productive throughout your career in the electrical field.   Providing up-to-date safety materials, whether OSHA regulation changes, safety videos or th...

Square D Breaker Recall

Sun, April 13, 2014

FA, FH, FI and FY one-, two-, and three-pole circuit breakers rated 15 to 100 amps and model KI two- and three-pole circuit breakers rated 110 to 250 amps manufactured by Square D between May 2 and June 21, 2013 may be subject to recall due to fire hazard.  P...

Build a risk management culture with your employees’ help

Fri, April 11, 2014

There is a business axiom that states, “No one knows more about the job than the person doing it.” A wise business owner weighing the options for improvements or changes knows the value of seeking an employee’s opinion on particular job-related matters. ...

The A-B-Cs of workplace safety

Fri, April 4, 2014

Attitude, Behavior, Control—the ABCs of Workplace Safety Following your company’s safety guidelines is all it takes to stay safe at work, right? Not so fast. Yes, those guidelines are there to help ensure your safety. But, overall safety is a little mor...

Drowsy driving

Fri, March 28, 2014

Are Your Drivers Awake Behind the Wheel? Have you ever felt your eyelids drooping or experienced a fleeting moment of daydreaming or inattention behind the wheel? Increasingly, fatigue and drowsiness are causing serious driving problems. While driver fatigue ...

Fault Current Calculations

Sun, February 23, 2014

Written by Graham McConnell July 2013 A fault current is an unintended, uncontrolled, high current flow through an  electrical system.  Fault currents are caused by very low impedance short  circuits.  These may be shorts to ground or across phases. The...

An impossible skill

Fri, February 21, 2014

As you’re reading this article, are you doing something else at the same time? Maybe you’re eating, or listening to the radio, or even mentally planning your day. You might think you’re multitasking, but—and this may come as a surprise—you’re not. ...

All in Favor, Say Eye

Fri, February 14, 2014

No one can put a value on his or her eyesight—it’s priceless, and should be treated that way. Doing everything you can to protect your eyes on the job by following your company’s eye safety guidelines and using appropriate protective eyewear can help sav...
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