April 10, 2012 - IEEE has introduced five new standards, as well as a modified standards-development project, to aid with the worldwide rollout of the smart grid. The newly-published standards include:

March 22, 2012 - The American Ladder Institute (ALI) has released the updated A14.7 standard, which provides technical specifications for mobile ladder stands and mobile ladder stand platforms. The standard prescribes rules for mobile ladders, also referred to as rolling ladders, which are primarily used in the workplace and are…

March 5, 2012 - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA WD 7 Occupancy Motion Sensors Standard, which aims to promote uniformity for the definition and measurement of characteristics relevant to the use and application of occupancy motion sensors. The standard covers the definition and measurement of field…

February 29, 2012 - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published the 2011 edition of NEMA MG 1 Motors and Generators, calling it the definitive standard for practical information on performance, safety, testing, construction, and manufacture of AC and DC motors and generators. The most significant changes are seen…

February 29, 2012 - Greenlee has launched a new line of rugged safety products to provide protection, comfort and convenience to users, it says. The line of accessories includes three styles of high visibility Class 2 Hi-Vis vests, eight styles of indoor and outdoor ANSI compliant eyewear, and three styles…

February 28, 2012 - Cooper Bussmann has expanded its Surge Protection Made Simple line with new UL DIN-rail surge protective devices (SPD) that deliver comprehensive UL 1449 3rd edition recognized overvoltage protection. The newest solution features many of the same great benefits that make choosing, installing and maintaining SPDs quick…

February 27, 2012 - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA SSL 4 Retrofit Lamps: Minimum Performance Requirements. This publication applies to integral Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps, which are defined as a lamp with LEDs, an integrated LED driver, and a base that meets appropriate American National…

February 24, 2012 - MTL Instruments, a unit of Cooper Crouse-Hinds, has introduced ZoneMaster Pro Type 1 and ZoneSentinel Type 1 models allowing users to install UL1449 3rd Edition listed surge protection before or after the main building disconnect. Well-suited for all types of switchgear, the ZoneMaster Pro Type 1…