Supplier News

  1. Bullard Wins Commitment To Worker Safety Award Two Consecutive Years 10/23/2007
    For the second consecutive year, Bullard has been awarded the Commitment to Worker Safety Award in the category of Respiratory Protection, presented by “Workplace HR & Safety” magazine. The award recognized Bullard achievement in safety equipment product development
  2. IEEE Updates Gold Book Standard For Designing Reliable Industrial And Commercial Power Systems 9/21/2007
    The IEEE has updated its widely used Gold Book standard, also known as IEEE 493, “Recommended Practice for the Design of Reliable Industrial and Commercial Power Systems”
  3. Is Your Fire Alarm Or Mass Notification System Effective? 9/7/2007
    Are you confident that your facility could be safely evacuated in the event of a fire or other type of disaster that requires quick evacuation? Clearly understanding a live or recorded mass notification system during a fire or threatening situation is essential for the safety of a facility’s occupants.
  4. IEEE Revises Two Lead-Acid Battery Standards For Photovoltaic Systems 8/31/2007
    IEEE has revised two standards for the installation, maintenance and sizing of lead-acid batteries in photovoltaic systems. The first standard, IEEE 937™, “Recommended Practice for Installation and Maintenance of Lead-Acid Batteries for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems”, was updated to reflect changes in installation and maintenance practices and in related standards
  5. IEEE Approves Substation Data File Standard, Begins Standard For Substation Cyber-Security 8/29/2007
    The IEEE has approved a standard on naming time sequence data files during events at substations. It also has begun work on a new substation standard for cyber-security devices and the revision of its guide for temporary protective grounding systems in substations
  6. IEEE Approved Revised Version Of Standard On Evaluating Insulation Aging In AC Machinery 5/17/2007
    The IEEE has approved the revision of a standard on how to evaluate the aging of insulation in ac machinery due to stress. It also has begun to revise a standard for the thermal evaluation of insulating materials in ac machinery
  7. IEEE Completes Fourth 'Wave' Radio Communication Standard 5/17/2007
    The IEEE has approved IEEE 1609.3, “Trial-Use Standard for Wireless Access in Vehicular Environments (WAVE) - Networking Services”
  8. New ANSI Standard Approved To Prevent Occupational Hearing Loss In Construction And Demolition Workers 4/19/2007
    Did you know that about 30 million construction workers are at risk for occupational hearing loss? To assist in the prevention of hearing loss, the American National Standard Institute has approved ANSI A10.46-2007, Hearing Loss Prevention in Construction and Demolition Workers
  9. Are You Ready For The New FRA Noise Exposure Regulation? 4/17/2007
    Did you know that the USA Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has amended its current standard for noise exposure in the locomotive cab? The FRA is requiring railroads to conduct noise monitoring and implement a noise conservation program for railroad employees whose noise exposure equals or exceeds an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 dBA
  10. The Case For Integrated Processes 3/28/2007
    Based on research and documented case studies, it is clear that companies are realizing significant value by developing integrated processes across the enterprise. This white paper discusses what integrated processes are, how they create value, specific cases of companies succeeding with integrated processes, as well as a checklist to determine how integrated your own company’s processes are. Submitted by SAP Americas