Category Archives: Safety

Meet Rich Parenti

  “Get a haircut!”  I can still hear former IBEW President Jack Barry as he teased Rich Parenti about his a bit too long hairstyle back when he was director of the Midwest Region. Rich has since trimmed his locks, and Jack is no longer with us, but good-natured banter remains a hallmark of Rich’s … Read more »

NFPA 70E Seminars: Not Just Preaching to the Choir

NECA contractors and IBEW workers have long been aware of the hazards of our industry. Recently, the NFPA 70E standard and its requirements regarding personal protective equipment and safety precautions for working on energized circuits has generated even more attention to electrical safety. One of the most interesting consequences of NFPA 70E has been the involvement of … Read more »