Archives July 2019

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July 2019

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The Latest Advancements in Submarine Cables Protection

Undersea cables are vulnerable to many forces — both natural and man-made, so those cables need to be designed and built with additional protection in order to make them resistant and reliable.

Even though hidden deep in the sea and invisible to us, submarine cables are of crucial importance for our daily lives. Undersea cables carry 99 percent of all intercontinental communication, which means that business and private communications, as well as financial transactions, are absolutely depending on their efficiency. Submarine power cables are deployed as well […]
Ralitsa Peycheva

Proper Care and Maintenance of Fall-Protection Equipment

It’s always important to ensure fall-protection equipment for the worker is in top shape, which means systematic care and inspection is vital.

Staying safe while working at height starts on the ground — long before a worker heads up the turbine for a maintenance or repair project. Equipment Inspections Regular inspections are the best way to always be aware of the current state of your equipment. Knowing the products’ condition will allow you to take preemptive action […]
Baxter Byrd

The Rise of the Rescue Kit

With the number of wind-energy workers on the rise, it becomes even more essential that they are equipped with the proper safety tools.

According to Energy.gov, the “United States is home to one of the largest and fastest-growing wind markets in the world.” This growth emphasizes the importance of developing an efficient and effective rescue plan for those working inside and outside of turbines. Rescue kits can be one element of developing a simple and effective rescue plan […]
Samantha Heim

NEWS

WINDPOWER 2019 attendees got a preview of the multi-tech trade show future

Attendees of the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) WINDPOWER 2019 caught a glimpse of the future as the biggest wind energy conference in the Western Hemisphere announced its next evolution to become CLEANPOWER — an even bigger opportunity for companies in wind, solar, and storage to learn and do business across the utility-scale power sector. […]
July 29, 2019