NFPA 70E: A roadmap to compliance

Six steps can reduce arc flash hazard and protect workers and equipment

Don’t overlook key steps in the safety process

Having a clear plan with executive management and safeguarding yourself against potential hazards for both the short- and long-term is vital

DHS, IAEA ink collaboration pact

The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security signed a pact to deepen nuclear security collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Smart Grid needs to get smarter

Lights need to stay on even during extreme weather or other types of disasters and new options may soon be available to avoid power-related crises.

Leading-edge technologies reshaping perimeter protection

Selection of the best electronic perimeter security equipment is formidable and demanding.

Getting a fix on indoor location

With companies looking to replicate what GPS for an indoor environment, IMS Research believes that several methods are likely to be successful as research and development heats up among many companies.

Cloud computing security woes

Security experts are blaming cloud computing providers for giving cyber criminals the tools to launch attacks more easily, efficiently and anonymously than ever before.

IT security education needed

Nearly 50% of security issues occur because of employee negligence in the workplace, and incidents occur at least once a week, a new report said.

HANNOVER MESSE: Phoenix Contact receives 2012 Hermes Award

Presentation at Hannover Messe honors lightning-detection technology.

Plant’s safe operating limits

Alarm management is necessary in a process-manufacturing environment where an operator is monitoring/running the process using a control system like a DCS or a PLC.