March EA: Engineering professor talks about challenges faced by wind energy
Meet Kyung K. Choi, a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. In the Engineering Education column for the March 2013 issue of Electrical Apparatus, Professor Choi...
View ArticleApril EA preview: Using household items to teach students how electricity works
Learn about Mike Carney in the April 2013 issue of Electrical Apparatus Magazine. Mike is a switchgear specialist at Harris Electric. When he is not at work, he can frequently be found teaching...
View ArticleApril EA preview: Safety and health watchdog cooperates with business
In response to an evolving workplace, OSHA is adapting in part by launching revised programs and by issuing new standards. In going forward, OSHA will encourage employers to move beyond reactive...
View ArticleShow Preview: Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Expo returns to Milwaukee
The Delta Center in Milwaukee will host the Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Expo on May 8 and 9, 2013. The EMCW Expo will co-locate with the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo....
View ArticleGeothermal industry offers potential for pump service and repair
In July 2013, EA reported on opportunities for companies in the industry to provide value-added service in the form of pump service, repair, and sales – particularly for municipalities. However, the...
View ArticleWhat will renewable energy look like in the future?
The Solana Generating Station is demonstrating how solar can continue to be a big factor. The facility uses concentrating solar power technology, which means it can store up heat even as a cloud goes...
View ArticleApril EA Preview: When personal protective equipment is a necessity
In “Safety & Health” for the September 2013 issue of EA, Wes Scott, the consulting and training director for the Itasca, Ill.-based National Safety Council, emphasized the importance of...
View ArticleAssistant secretary sets OSHA’s agenda
On February 11, 2014, Dr. Michaels, assistant secretary for OSHA, issued his annual update address. Central to this year’s message was the need for OSHA to do as much with fewer resources due to...
View ArticleMeasuring safety within an organization
Business leaders and managers can use leading and lagging indicators to predict safety in the workplace. By definition, lagging indicators “tell you how you did (someone either got hurt or they did...
View ArticleOSHA’s assistant secretary looks back on the year 2013
On February 11, 2014, Dr. David Michaels, who serves as assistant secretary for OSHA, issued his annual update address. He reported on a wide variety of matters. For instance, he highlighted OSHA’s...
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