quiz| March 28, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

Test Your Knowledge With the LBIES Electrical Enclosure Component Quiz

Here at LBIES we thought it would be fun for our readers to take a basic quiz on the critical components of an industrial electrical enclosure. This 10 question quiz will get to the heart of what is beating inside of any industrial electrical enclosure that is put to work in factories across the world. [...]

nrtl, osha| March 12, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

A hypothetical question: What happens to NRTLs if OSHA is dissolved?

It's time to ask Chat GPT a hypothetical question concerning the fate of OSHA and the NRTLS they accredit in the United States. OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is now potentially going to be dissolved this year should H.R.86, otherwise known as the NOSHA Act (introduced to Congress on 1/3/25) get sufficient support [...]

feb, field evaluation body, nationally recognized testing laboratories, nrtl| January 15, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

NRTL vs. FEB: How They Achieve the Same Goal for Field Labeling Unlisted Equipment

When it comes to ensuring electrical equipment is safe and up to code in the United States... ...two key players often come into the spotlight: Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) and Field Evaluation Bodies (FEBs). While their names might sound technical and their roles a bit intimidating, they both serve a similar purpose — making [...]

ask lewis bass, automation equipment, industrial machinery, nfpa 79| January 1, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

Ask Lewis Bass: NFPA 79 Compliance for Industrial Automation Systems

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, CE Marking evaluations, and general engineering questions. Question: Hey Lewis [...]

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 [...]

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