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Become more reliable to reduce safety risk
Industrial Safety

Become more reliable to reduce safety risk

Joe Anderson outlines three things you can do immediately to create a safer, more reliable operation
Effective cybersecurity depends on an effective IT/OT partnership
Industrial Cybersecurity

Effective cybersecurity depends on an effective IT/OT partnership

Copia Automation discusses the challenges for industrial automation, where to start the cybersecurity journey, and the importance of a cyber culture.
Trained and educated workers are the key to cybersecurity success
Industrial Cybersecurity

Trained and educated workers are the key to cybersecurity success

Presentations from the 2024 ARC Industry Forum highlight the importance of communication and understanding between IT and operations.
5 Steps To Cybersecurity Success; Start With Communication
Industrial Cybersecurity

5 steps to cybersecurity success; start with communication

IT, OT, and engineering teams will need to work together to build safety, segmentation and remote access strategies.
Safety Goals How One Plant Achieved Zero Recordable Incidents
Industrial Safety

Safety goals: How one plant achieved zero recordable incidents

In this Big Picture Interview, Carolyn Goodner reflects on the challenges of transitioning to plant manager and driving a safety culture.
Why A Return To Service Plan Is Key To Reducing Electrical Safety Risks Following Maintenance Outages
Electrical Systems

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.
3 Core Cybersecurity Solutions That Are Modular And Vendor Agnostic
Industrial Cybersecurity

3 core cybersecurity solutions that are modular and vendor agnostic

Your cybersecurity program should be as robust and protective as your health, safety, and environmental program.
Nfpa 70 B Chronology Of The Origin And Development
Electrical Systems

NFPA 70B: 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
Electrical Safety

5 recommendations for meeting the new NFPA 70B 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
Electrical Safety

Is your plant following the new NFPA 70B standard?

The key to compliance is developing an electrical maintenance plan – here’s how to do that.
The Ab Cs Of Ehs How The Industrial Safety Profession Is Evolving
Industrial Safety

EHS trends: Is the industry prioritizing environmental regulation over safety standards?

"If you don't have everybody at your leadership level of your company at least knowing what the other teams are doing, then you've got problems because they all are interweaving...
The Importance Of Culture In Your Safety Message
Industrial Safety

The importance of culture in your safety message

Adrian Messer says to avoid alarm fatigue and complacency, safety is a daily action, especially with changing staff.
Approaching Industrial Safety From All Angles
Industrial Safety

Approaching industrial safety from all angles

Sheila Kennedy says worker protection and regulatory compliance are paramount.
Taking A Digital Approach To Switchgear Maintenance And Safety
Electrical Systems

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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Industrial Cybersecurity

The importance of network segmentation in cybersecurity strategies

In this Big Picture Interview, be sure that you’re using all the tools at your disposal to both prevent and respond to cyber-attacks.
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Industrial Automation

Implementing cybersecurity for critical electrical system assets

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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Plant Security

Cybersecurity protocols to keep plants reliable and productive

Plants are prime targets for cyberattacks, and MRO teams should work closely with their IT counterparts.