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2025 electrical safety survey reveals top risks for manufacturing facilities
Learn what industry professionals revealed about electrical safety challenges and where improvements are needed in today’s manufacturing plants.
Download the full data set: 2025 Plant Services Electrical Safety Survey
Dig deeper into the full data set from the 2025 Plant Services Electrical Safety Survey.
Download the full report: 2025 Plant Services Electrical Safety Survey
Do plant workers think their facility is up to code? What electrical safety training have they received? And how interested are workers in using smart tools to improve safety?...
Common installation issues with medium-voltage cabling
Proper installation makes a huge difference on cabling reliability, from bend radius management to not routing MV cable next to energized components.
Podcast: Microgrids in manufacturing — Enhancing reliability and reducing energy costs
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, our panel of experts examine the role of microgrids in modern manufacturing facilities.
Podcast: How electrification is helping manufacturers meet their net zero goals
In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Trevor Joelson from Trane shares how companies are using electrification to save energy and money.
Are you selecting the right PPE for your electrical system maintenance?
Learn why evaluating equipment for its impact on productivity and safety is essential to improving both reliability and worker safety.
7 tips to help manufacturers create a resilient, sustainable electric future
Is your facility ready to handle new energy dynamics as electrification grows and ESG regulations evolve?
Why A Return To Service Plan Is Key To Reducing Electrical Safety Risks Following Maintenance Outages
An effective plan can help your team gain the discipline to navigate the unique set of hazards associated with returning electrical equipment to service.
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Electrical safety is a top concern for plants across the industry, but keeping up with the latest technologies, practices, and standards can be a daunting task.
Partial Discharge 101 Secrets, Tips, And Tricks From An Electrical Professional
Managing PD requires a broad range of experience, from checking cable terminations and RFCT placement to eliminating contact and floating metal discharges.
Nfpa 70 B Chronology Of The Origin And Development
This timeline shows the development for the latest standard over many decades and an outline of topics and practices covered in the code.
5 Recommendations For Meeting The New Nfpa 70 B Standard
The long-standing recommendations are centered around the formation of an electrical maintenance plan.
Is Your Plant Following The New Nfpa 70 B Standard
The key to compliance is developing an electrical maintenance plan – here’s how to do that.
Taking A Digital Approach To Switchgear Maintenance And Safety
Data-driven insights from switchgear and circuit breakers can help reduce risk and improve safety and operations.
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In this installment of Automation Zone, learn not to take for granted the importance of electrical safety when securing your OT networks.
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Sheila Kennedy says innovative tools and accessories help protect against serious industrial hazards.