Even in the worst of times, when everything in the world appears to be going wrong, healthcare facilities must get it right. Society has a life-or-death dependency upon hospitals being open and fully capable of treating any needs that arise. The COVID-19 pandemic is an excellent example of our reliance on the healthcare industry. As the virus spread worldwide, hospitals …
Transitioning from the year 2022 into 2023 not only turned the page on electrical equipment maintenance but also placed us into a whole new book altogether. Long-standing as a recommended practice, on January 16, 2023, NFPA 70B became the Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. What does it mean, then, to change from a recommended practice to a standard? The NFPA …
America has been built on progress. Author C.S. Lewis once stated: “We all want progress, but if you’re on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive.” It could certainly be contended that the man who never has to turn …
As I allegedly approach a half century on this earth, reflections on life lessons learned abound. Looking back, there is no question that the most impactful lessons I learned — those I still use every day — came on days that started in the blazing heat of summer and ended in the brisk chill of autumn spent between painted white …