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Lighting Up Right: Nailing the Essentials for a Safe Install
Installing and maintaining lighting in commercial and industrial
settings was my job for the better part of 36 years. While I worked solo
for much of that time, I often worked with other team members. And
sometimes, my “joy and delight” was following up on installations and
repairs done by others.
For the bulk of this article, I’m going to address certain aspects of safe lighting installations.
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What Really Goes into Manufacturing Hazardous Location Fixtures
Most electricians and contractors are familiar with the concept of
hazardous locations – areas where a fire or explosion could occur
through the presence of flammable vapors or gases, combustible dust or
easily ignitable fibers or flyings.
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Decoding NEC Compliance: O-Z/Gedney™ Cable Supports as Essential Elements in Vertical Cable Installation
Vertical cable supports are one of the electrical industry’s unsung
heroes. Engineered to safely support non-armored cables in vertical
raceways or risers, they can make the critical difference between power
being connected or disconnected.
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IWL LED Series Luminaires: Elevating Safety, Efficiency, and Dependability in Industrial and Commercial Spaces
Wall pack lighting is installed on the exterior walls of buildings where
it provides needed illumination to ensure safety and security. This
type of fixture is perfect for parking lots, pathways, exits, entrances,
or wherever nighttime visibility is crucial.
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Appleton HEX LED Series Exit and Emergency Egress Lighting For Unparalleled Safety and Reliability
Industrial facilities must have an Emergency, Escape, and Rescue (EER)
plan in place whose object is to ensure the safety of personnel during
an emergency. Among other requirements, the plan must include the
installation of bright, reliable emergency lighting for illuminating a
pathway to safety.
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Switchrack: What Specifiers Need to Know
Designing industrial facilities is rarely a paint-by-numbers effort
because each plant faces unique considerations, based on what it’s
producing and the resulting safety and power requirements. That means
power distribution equipment also needs to be custom designed.
