Nebraska power line structures damaged by storm

The powerful storms in the northeast Nebraska had as a result the damage of power line structures in the area but, fortunately, the majority of citizens did not experience electricity loses. The damages were limited to two transmission lines of Nebraska Public Power District (state’s largest electric power supplier) and several wooden power structures; no … Read more

Retired footballer switches career to become electrician

Ian Banks, an old footballer who played for clubs like Rotherham United and Barnsley, and has also worked as a coach, participates in a work experience program in order to become an electrician. The program poses no age limitations and gives a change to a new career for anyone taking part. The new economy that … Read more

Power lines check provided by low-flying helicopter

A small low-flying helicopter has been flying in the sky of New Jersey lately. Its job? To perform a periodical aerial inspection of power lines. According to the responsible company Jersey Central Power & Light Co. (JCP&L), it helps locate problems like tree conditions and potential equipment failures. The helicopter’s method of procedure is to … Read more

Electrical workplace safety training is the best insurance

Workplace safety remains in the top priorities of professionals and companies in the electrical field. As of late, the industry has their attention at protecting workers from the arc-flash and arc-blast hazards that occur when work is performed on energized electrical equipment. For this reason, the NFPA 70E has emerged, an industry consensus standard that … Read more