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. [...]

IAS, international accreditation service, nfpa 790. nfpa 791| March 26, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

Lewis Bass International Engineering Services (LBIES) Achieves IAS FEB Accreditation

March 25, 2025 — San Jose, California — Lewis Bass International Engineering Services (LBIES), a leading provider of third-party engineering and regulatory compliance services, is proud to announce that it has been officially accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) as a Field Evaluation Body (FEB), effective March 25, 2025. This accreditation further solidifies LBIES’s [...]

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 [...]

February 26, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

Ask Lewis Bass: UKCA Marking for a Project Shipping to Scotland

From the Desk of Lewis Bass Welcome back to another edition of ‘Ask Lewis Bass,’ where we tackle your most pressing engineering and compliance questions. Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s becoming increasingly relevant: UKCA marking. This week we help answer Steven's questions about UKCA compliance now that his company is shipping an automation [...]

February 12, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

The Importance of Preventative Maintenance for Safety

If there’s one thing every facility manager, safety officer, or business owner should take seriously, it’s preventative maintenance. The difference between a well-maintained operation and one riddled with safety hazards often comes down to routine inspections, timely repairs, and adherence to industry standards. Yet, too often, maintenance gets pushed down the priority list—until something goes [...]

January 29, 2025| Post by: LBIES Staff

Ask Lewis Bass: SEMI S2 Compliance for a Secretive R&D Project

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. From the Desk [...]

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

ahj, authority having jurisdiction| December 18, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

The Role of the AHJ: Understanding Safety According to the Authority Having Jurisdiction

When it comes to engineering safety, few regulatory bodies hold as much power as the organization spelled with three simple letters: A-H-J. The Authority Having Jurisdiction, or AHJ, is the organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the codes, standards, and safety regulations that keep workplaces, public spaces, and homes secure. Understanding the role of [...]

national electric code, NFPA 70E, nfpa 79, regulations, safety| December 4, 2024| Post by: LBIES Staff

Navigating New Regulatory Changes in Engineering Safety

Let’s be honest—nobody likes hearing the words “new regulatory changes.” For many companies, new regulatory changes sounds like a recipe for headaches, paperwork, and added costs. But here’s the thing: staying ahead of these changes isn’t just about compliance; it’s about keeping your people, your assets, and your reputation safe. And if you’re in the [...]

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