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Electrical Fire Major Cause of Home Fires from the Tomball Magnolia Potpourri The National Fire Protection Association is kicking off National Electrical Safety Month, observed in May, by reminding the public to be aware of the risks associated with the use of electricity, and providing safety tips to assist individuals in taking steps to reduce the risk of experiencing a home electrical fire. In recent years, an average of 53,000 home electrical fires have been reported per year. These fires resulted in an average of 500 deaths, 1,400 injuries, and $1.5 billion in direct property damage per year. One of every seven home fires was an electrical fire. More     W. Creighton Schwan Scholarship from IAEI The East Bay Uniform Code Committee (EBUCC) is currently accepting applications for the W. Creighton Schwan scholarship. A scholarship in the amount of $1,000 has been established in his name for a deserving student with a desire to pursue a career in the electrical field. Attached you will find additional info on Creighton as well as scholarship information and the application (partial info below). The deadline is June 1, 2009, and it could be a terrific opportunity for a promising student. More     Accidents Raised Standards, Changed Laws from the Union Leader New Hampshire was just beginning to ramp up efforts to inspect electrical systems at county fairs in 2004 when a carnival worker was electrocuted while setting up a ride in Belmont. Today, the state has safety inspectors who check the rides and separate inspectors from Hilbert's bureau who examine electrical systems, including rides and concessions, at major fairs and carnivals -- when they can get there. More     Builders Groups, Firefighters Debate Electrical Safety Devices from The Indianapolis Star Requiring modern circuit breakers that could cut the number of electrical fires in half should be a homeowner's choice, not a state requirement, homebuilders' advocates said last week. But requiring the circuit breakers -- which would add $300 to $400 to the price of a $150,000 house -- and child-safe electrical outlets is akin to putting smoke detectors in homes, fire-safety advocates argued during a public hearing of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. More     Cablofil, global leader in cable management, offers innovative products including Cablofil’s Wire Mesh, PW Ladder Tray and FAS Power Preassembled Wiring Systems. Visit us at www.cablofil.com. CSA Z462 Gives Safety a Boost from Electricity Forum There are 600 to 800 electrical accidents in Canada every year – not to mention related deaths. To help reduce that number, the Canadian Standards Association has come out with a new standard that deals with electrical safety and ties into the 2009 edition of the Canadian Electrical Code. More     Death May Come as a Shock from Viet Nam News At a seminar on electrical safety in civil construction and industry held by France’s Apave Group last week, participants reported a rise in accidents caused by unsafe electricity supplies. According to statistics from the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, there were 5,836 labour accidents nationwide last year. More     Unique Solar Power Factory Dedicated in New Mexico from The Associated Press via MSNBC Schott Solar has formally dedicated its flagship U.S. manufacturing plant — the first in the world capable of producing both photovoltaic panels for homes and businesses and thermal receivers for large-scale solar power plants. Company officials and state leaders see the plant as a model as the nation looks to expand renewable energy production and curb emissions from electricity generation. More

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