electrical safety, safety| November 6, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

The Top 10 Safety Checks Every Facility Should Conduct Annually

When it comes to running a safe and efficient facility, there’s no room for shortcuts. Regular safety checks are a facility’s first line of defense, keeping both employees and equipment secure while ensuring that operations run smoothly. But with so many aspects of facility management to consider, how do you prioritize your annual safety checks? [...]

nfpa 791| September 25, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

Just What Exactly is NFPA 791?

Have you ever walked into a facility, saw a piece of electrical equipment, and wondered, "Is this safe"? You may also have wondered if any person or company has actually checked this piece of equipment to make sure it complies with safety standards. Well, wonder no more! NFPA 791, otherwise formally known as the Recommended [...]

nfpa, nfpa 79| September 4, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

What is the NFPA 79 standard and how has it changed over time?

When it comes to industrial machinery, NFPA 79 compliance is not just a priority—it's a necessity. Ensuring that your equipment is up to par with the latest safety standards can be a daunting task, especially when the standards you count on for compliance are continuously evolving and changing over time. One such critical standard in [...]

field evaluation, field evaluation body| August 7, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

Field Evaluation Bodies and Field Labeling in Electrical Work

In electrical work that involves the installation of new tools (equipment), most equipment gets the green light from a testing lab before it leaves the manufacturer. But what happens when electricians need to install specialized gear that hasn’t been certified yet? That’s where Field Evaluation Bodies (FEBs) like Lewis Bass come into play. Let’s break [...]

addendum, semi compliance, SEMI report| July 31, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

SEMI Compliance Addendum Reports: when are they needed?

Maintaining SEMI compliance is crucial for businesses in the semiconductor industry. Instead of opting for a full SEMI S2 evaluation, SEMI compliance addendum reports offer a more efficient and straightforward alternative. These reports are especially useful when existing systems, previously evaluated, undergo minor changes. Such changes might include part replacements due to shortages, redesigns specified [...]

SEMI report, SEMI S2| July 17, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

SEMI S2 report compliance: explaining system conformances and non-conformances

There are not many example SEMI S2 reports (if at all) on the internet. Due to the confidential nature of both the client's system's proprietary functioning and the very nature of the SEMI S2's licensing requirements. This blog post will serve as a light introduction to the secret and often hidden world of SEMI S2 [...]

ce compliance, ce report| June 26, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

CE Compliance Addendum Reports: what are they?

CE compliance addendum reports are a clear, simpler path forward over a full CE compliance report. These addendum CE compliance reports are specifically drafted in situations where previously evaluated systems have received minimal revisions due to either parts scarcity, redesigns specified by the end user, name changes, or other functional adjustments. For example, if a [...]

seismic anchorage| June 5, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

Seismic Anchors in California: when and why to install tool anchorage

Seismic Anchors: It is the Law All construction in California is regulated by the California Building Code. There are additional codes, such as the California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code and the California Fire Code. Any device 3’ tall and over and/or weighing more than 400 pounds requires a permit for installation, seismic anchors, and [...]

flyer, unlisted equipment| August 30, 2021| Post by: LBIES Staff

Introducing the Lewis Bass Unlisted Equipment Survey Flyer

Your plans for opening your facility after a big move to that new city were going so well... Then the electrical inspector showed up at the midnight hour and informed you that 50% of your equipment is not compliant and requires third party electrical certification before the building permit can be signed off. You look [...]

emissivity, IR windows, reflectivity, thermal imaging, thermographer| August 23, 2021| Post by: LBIES Staff

Ask Lewis Bass: A Question About Thermographic Inspections

Welcome to another blog in our ongoing series, Ask Lewis Bass! This series features actual submitted questions from companies in the industries we provide engineering safety consulting services to. Topics covered include those associated with our work in 3rd party field labeling, SEMI S2/S8/EMC/F47 testing and design, CE Marking evaluations, and general engineering safety consulting [...]

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