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The Impact of Incorrect PPE Usage

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a critical line of defense in protecting workers from the dangers of arc flash incidents. These incidents, characterized by intense bursts of energy caused by an electrical fault, can result in severe injury or death. Therefore, using the correct PPE, properly...

Arc Flash Study Data Collection Challenges

Arc flash studies are essential for assessing the risk and magnitude of arc flash hazards within electrical systems. However, collecting accurate and comprehensive data, a critical step in these studies, poses various challenges, particularly in facilities with older electrical systems and in those...

Power Quality Training


Go with the Power Flow

The importance of load studies BY KATHLEEN WOLF-DAVIS with CASY HENRY, Megger If you’re running an industrial power system—whether for an airport, a mill, a factory or a smelter—you’re focused on more than the traditional utility concept of keeping the lights on. You definitely need that...

Electrical Grounding and the Weather

How resistance testing is affected by the elements BY JEFF JOWETT, Megger Ground resistance testing is affected by the weather as much as any common electrical test—and sometimes even more so. Both the instrument and the test item are affected. With ground resistance testing, the test item is not...

Building Automation Training


Securing the Future: BAS and the Growing Threat Landscape

Building Automation Systems (BAS) have become the backbone of modern building management. Beyond their core function of controlling HVAC, lighting, and other systems, BAS collect and analyze vast amounts of data, creating a complex network of interconnected devices. However, this increased...

BAS for Lighting Control: Balancing Efficiency

Building automation systems (BAS) integrate various components within a building's infrastructure, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and notably, lighting and controls. The essence of these systems lies in their ability to enhance the functionality, comfort, and energy...

Electrical Training

Electrical Engineering Courses - Power System Analysis and Design, Protection Coordination and System Studies

Make sure you are aware and compliant with the many changes to the NEW 2018 CSA Z462 Arc Flash/Electrical Safety Standard, which came into effect in January 2018. Our popular one-day CSA Z462 Arc Flash Training course is designed for front-line workers who are responsible for electrical systems and needing certification in the CSA Z462 electrical safety standard. This standard covers safe work practices related to electrical dangers in the workplace. Students will...

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