Here are seven clarifications on the types of emergency electrical systems required for ASCs, based on information from The Joint Commission and Medi-Products. 1. If the electrical system is new or an ...

Businesses are under increasing pressure to maximize profits and minimize downtime. Therefore, it is extremely important to have a contingency plan for continued operations in the event of a natural ...

Article 700 is the first in a series of NEC Articles about on-site power systems, including 700, 701, 702, 705, and 708. Each covers a different kind of system, differentiated by mission. The ...

Firefighters responded to four incidents in Clinton Sunday night, including an electrical emergency that caused a large fire ...

Using electrical equipment on the job is always hazardous. According to a report prepared by the Fire Protection Research Foundation, there were 1,962 electrical-related workplace deaths during the 10 ...

When winter weather causes power outages, customers should immediately call their utility company so it can identify the location and coordinate crews to restore your power. This storm has the ...

Nissan has unveiled a 100 percent electric emergency response vehicle concept called the RE-LEAF. The vehicle is designed to be a mobile power supply following a natural disaster or extreme weather.

Electric shock. Thermal runaway. Battery ignition and reignition. Stranded energy. Electric vehicle design is different for various makes and models. For safe and effective vehicle extrication, rescue ...