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Protecting Workers from Electrical Hazards

June 24, 2024

From Spring 2022 of Connected.During the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has redefined workplace safety and the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to keep workers safe from contracting and spreading the virus.However, masks are o...

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OT Cybersecurity Practices That Reduce Downtime

June 21, 2024

From the Rockwell Automation blogIn February 2022, a system administrator at an auto parts manufacturer rebooted a file server to resolve an unexpected file error. The administrator didn’t see the normal boot screens one might expect, but was instead...

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Panduit Power Connectors

June 19, 2024

Are you tired of dealing with unreliable connections, messy wiring and constant maintenance hassles?Panduit Power Connectors Blog 1920x400 provide permanent terminations for a variety of power and grounding applications, with innovation, highest reli...

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Stay Safe on the Jobsite

June 17, 2024

From Spring 2022 of Connected.The saying, “safety first,” rings true, especially these days. While the goal of safety initiatives on jobsites is preventative in nature, these programs also seek to address and eliminate the physical and financial hard...

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Ensuring a Safe Workplace

June 13, 2024

From Volume 2 Issue 4 of Connected.According to OSHA.gov, establishing a safety and health program in the workplace is one of the most effective ways to protect a company’s most valuable asset — their employees. Losing employees to injury or illness,...

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NatureConnect Brings Natural Light Indoors

June 12, 2024

Natural light has a huge impact on productivity, creativity, mood and alertness, stress and sleep quality. Simply put - light helps people see, feel, and function better. But more than 90% of time is spent indoors, often in locations without enough w...

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Data Center Safety: 5 Trends to Increase Security

June 10, 2024

From Spring 2022 of Connected.The Data Center is an ever-evolving dynamic space. (According to Cisco, a data center is a physical facility that organizations use to house their critical applications and data.)End users and owners need to be consisten...

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Minimize Electrical Safety Hazards on the Plant Floor

June 06, 2024

Volume 2 Issue 2 of Connected.In the world of manufacturing, electrical safety hazards on the plant floor can vary from a severe electrical shock to a catastrophic and deadly arc flash. In a decade-long study conducted by ESFI, nearly 45 percent of r...

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Hubbell’s New High-Power USB Receptacles

June 05, 2024

New high-power USB receptacles from Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems provide up to 55W of output. These USB ports are capable of powering larger devices like laptops to deliver new levels of convenience for users. These new products expand the market fo...

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How Effective is Your Safety Program?

June 03, 2024

From Spring 2022 of Connected.An effective safety program is uniquely designed to fit a company's specific industry, operations and employees. However, when safety programs are generalized or missing crucial information, this once powerful strategy b...

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What’s in Your Tool Bag?

May 30, 2024

From Volume 2 Issue 2 of Connected.Safety essentials look different for every position across the construction industry. Whether it's gloves, steel toe boots, an arc flash suit, a five-point harness or a safety vest — having the essentials on hand is...

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Time to Automate the Cutting, Stripping, Crimping and Marking of Wires

May 29, 2024

Wire Processing Center optimizes the production of wires reducing the processing time up to 75%. The PWA 6000 fully automates the cutting to length, stripping, crimping, marking and bundling of the wires boosting productivity and ensuring consistent ...

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Increase Safety with Parking Facility Lighting

May 27, 2024

From Spring 2022 of Connected.Whether considering lighting for a new parking lot or garage, or retrofitting an existing system, on-site safety is a critical concern. Lighting can impact perspective and create an inviting atmosphere for visitors.Your ...

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Critical Jobsite PPE

May 23, 2024

From Volume 2 Issue 2 of Connected.Construction companies have an obligation to protect workers by providing the safest jobsite possible and the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed to safely do their job. However, one type of PPE often gets ov...

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How are You Going to Control that Light?

May 22, 2024

Lighting controls are simply the ability to turn a light on, off or dim in a space, either by a wall switch or at the fixture. SensorSwitch™ standalone lighting controls solutions, wired and wireless, are designed for room-based applications that pro...

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The Evolution of Workplace Safety

May 20, 2024

From Spring 2022 of Connected.From its roots in seeking to reduce workplace fatalities to taking quick action to protect worker health in a pandemic, workplace safety is constantly evolving to face new challenges.The Industrial Revolution brought gro...

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Don’t Get Stuck in the Dark

May 17, 2024

From Volume 2 Issue 2 of Connected.When a power outage causes a building to suddenly go dark, the discomfort of immediately being plunged into blackness can cause chaos and confusion that can lead to accidents. In outages or blackouts, having exit si...

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GracePorts® Panel Interface Connectors

May 17, 2024

We're thrilled to present you with solutions that redefine safety and efficiency in the workplace. Grace Technologies ChekVolt sample offers a game-changing approach to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, ensuring compliance and safety while streamlini...

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Crouse-Hinds Series Fittings

May 15, 2024

Eaton's Crouse-Hinds series AC, MC, FMC, Rigid and IMC fittings provide long-lasting service in commercial, industrial and residential construction. Crouse-Hinds series fittings feature outstanding quality, product breadth with innovative designs tha...

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New Study Finds GenAI as Top Tech Investment for Manufacturers

May 14, 2024

From Rockwell Automation Press ReleaseGlobal State of Smart Manufacturing Report reveals impact of emerging technologies on addressing workforce, quality, cybersecurity, and sustainability challenges.Rockwell Automation has released the 9th annual “S...

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The Emergence of Mechatronics

May 13, 2024

From Spring 2022 of Connected.Mechatronics is an integration of mechanical engineering and electronics. It also includes a mixture of robotics, electronics, computer science, telecommunications, systems, controls and product engineering. An operation...

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5 Components in Building a Safe Lockout/Tagout Program

May 09, 2024

From Volume 2 Issue 2 of Connected.Lockout/Tagout, or LOTO, is a necessary safety procedure to prevent the release of hazardous energy or unintentional reenergization while performing maintenance or service to a device. Authorized employees shut down...

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Discover the Power of Space

May 08, 2024

The CUBEFuse is a revolutionary product that redefines fusible protection. Delivering the smallest footprint compared to any Class CC, J, or RK fuse solution, the CUBEFuse requires up to 69% less space when combined with its unique fuse holder.With a...

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Smart Safety: A Solution for Challenging Times

May 06, 2024

From Spring 2022 of Connected.During a time of digital transformation, businesses are using technology to modify existing processes to help them meet ever-changing market requirements.Within the manufacturing sector, the use of digital technology to ...

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