Arc Flash Training In my career in the power utility business I have had many different jobs. In the winter of 1981-82, in the wake of the Three … Read More
Protecting Equipment from Cold Weather As winter weather approaches, operators and plant management must remain vigilant in preventing freezing of their equipment. Frozen piping systems can result in ruptures and … Read More
Cyberattack on U.S. Energy Sector The Department of Homeland Security identifies 16 critical infrastructure sectors which are considered so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction “would … Read More
Watchstanding Principles: Standing an Active, Thoughtful Watch When shift changeover happens and the off-going crew leaves, does the oncoming shift have a plan for the shift? If a procedure is in progress, … Read More
Power Plant Arc Flash Training Do you need an Arc Flash Power Plant Training Program at your facility? Probably. The harder questions to answer usually include: Read More
Condenser Water, Cooling Towers and Legionnaires’ Disease Legionnaires' disease is a caused by bacterium known as Legionella. The disease spreads when people inhale water droplets that contain the bacteria. The symptoms of … Read More
Why Invest in Training and Documentation for Plants Scheduled for Retirement? Over the last ten years, many of coal-fired power plants have been shut down, and many more are scheduled for "retirement." The common scenario for … Read More
OSHA VPP and Industrial Facilities For Industrial Safety, there is no greater recognition than the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star status. The purpose of OSHA VPP Statuses is to … Read More
Health and Safety at Power Plants Health and Safety at Power Plants has minimized work place injuries over the last decade. Where Health and Safety were taboo and looked down on … Read More