Electrical Safety

Three scientists won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing the lithium-ion battery. Here's why this is so important.

Defend against electrostatic discharge (ESD). Download ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014, Protection Of Electrical And Electronic Parts, Assemblies And Equipment, from the ANSI Webstore.

IEC now has: Consolidated versions (CSVs): standard documents that contain content from multiple publications merged into one Redline Versions (RLVs): standard documents that mark changes made between revisions Commented Versions (CMVs): standard documents enhanced with technical commentary from IEC experts that expands on the main changes Extended Versions (EXVs): standard documents that contain references to other standards inserted in the document's content

ASTM F1506-22 specifies arc-rated protective clothing to guard workers from flames and electric arcs. Learn about its changes and buy PDF.

Electrostatic discharge standards prevent damage to ESD susceptible equipment via wrist straps, floor mats, and other grounding methods.

Defend against electrostatic discharge (ESD). Download ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014, Protection Of Electrical And Electronic Parts, Assemblies And Equipment, from the ANSI Webstore.

Defend against electrostatic discharge (ESD). Download ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014, Protection Of Electrical And Electronic Parts, Assemblies And Equipment, from the ANSI Webstore.

IEC 60529: here is what the IP code ratings actually mean. They are said to measure smartphone "waterproofing" or "water resistance."