NJATC News

National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee

National Joint Apprenticeship and TrainingCommittee for the Electrical Industry

NJATC News is published by the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training

Committee for the Electrical Industry. Copyright 2014. All rights reserved.

Michael I. Callanan, Executive Director

Office Hours:8:45 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Contact Information:301 Prince George’s Blvd., Suite DUpper Marlboro, MD 20774

Phone: 301.715.2300Fax: 301.715.2301Customer Service: 1.888.652.4007Order Desk Fax: 1.888.652.5007Web Site: www.njatc.orgE-mail: office@njatc.org

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Michael I. CallananExecutive Director

May 2014InsIde thIs Issue:WebsIte CompatIbIlIty Issues

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the eleCtrIC bolt 8K/5K run & WalK

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ntI event GuIde support 10

outstandInG Graduate apprentICe Group at ntI 11

td/atd reCeptIon 11

Women In ConstruCtIon symposIum

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eaton Crouse-hInds event

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nFpa 70e ppe mobIle applICatIon

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2014 nJatC Calendar oF events

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Got Internet?

When it comes down to it, the level of internet infrastructure needed for a JATC Training Center depends on what the JATC Committee decisions about the usage of computers during class times. The NJATC does not mandate that apprentices use computers in the classroom—but that apprentices must have access to the internet through a Windows 7/8 computer to perform their homework and to experience all the new technologies in training.

This past year, 20 JATCs BETA tested the online Inside 1st & 2nd year Apprenticeship lessons on the LMS. The majority of these training centers required the apprentices to use laptops regularly in the classroom…mainly to do online activities in the LMS, not to cover homework. But some of the JATCs did not require the apprentices to bring laptops to school…or at least not every night. And a few of the JATCs supplied the laptops at the training center, but not to take home—they used computer labs or COWs (Computers on Wheels).

These are decisions at the JATC Committee level to decide…and know that these requirements can start at one level and move to the next level after trying things with each entry of applicants.

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The Down & Ups of Mbps Mbps is the abbreviation for Megabits per second…which is the term to describe how fast data is delivered (and received) through the Internet connection to the training center. Typically it is listed as dn/up...for ex-ample a bandwidth of 50/15 means the ISP (Internet Service Provider such as AT&T) is capable of supply-ing 50 Mbps of data transfer down to the training center and at the same time capable of receiving 15 Mbps up of data.

Another thing to know what is meant by “capable of”. In the case of a simple internet cable connec-tion, the typical ISP can delivery up to the rated xx/xx, but your connection may be on the same node as the business down the street from you…and if they are utilizing the internet a lot at certain times, yours and their bandwidth will be somewhat less than the stated xx/xx.

Probably the #1 question is “What is the Internet Bandwidth requirement to run the LMS at the Train-ing Center?” There is a lot to consider before answering this question as discussed below. But as a general rule, when the LMS is being used to migrate between sections of content, questions, animations, and inter-active components it is recommended that .5 – 1 Mbps is sufficient per user. There will be cases where the apprentice is downloading a large module or watching a streaming video that would require higher levels of bandwidth, but with proper management within the classroom this can be minimalized so that the cost of higher bandwidth is not necessary.

Surveying the Mbps NeedMost JATC Training Centers already have internet connectivity along with a local I/T (Installer Techni-cian) company that manages their network system throughout their facility. It is likely the training center will want to continue their relationship with their local firm…but if a network/internet consultant is needed, please contact the NJATC Customer Service Manager Steve Strickland at 888-652-4007 for suggested I/T contracted consultants.

To discuss the Internet Infrastructure (both the network and bandwidth) requirements for your specific JATC Training Center, there is a survey at the end of this article that should be filled out. The survey will help gather the information to discuss with both your I/T company (Network) and your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

General Understanding of Network InfrastructureThere are some terms that you need to understand when discussing infrastructure with I/T and ISP person-nel:

ACCESS POINT (AP) - Wireless Transceiver for WiFi RJ45 - Data JackDNS - Domain Name System ROUTER - Traffic DirectingETHERNET - Data Transmission SSID - Service Set IDETHERNET SWITCH - Processes and Forwards Data VoIP - Voice over Internet ProtocolHOT SPOT - Area covered by WiFi WANS - Wide Area NetworksISP - Internet Service Provider WIFI - Wireless FidelityLANS - Local Area Networks 802.11g - 54 Mbps Wireless Standard

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Below is a Network/WiFi Concept Map that visually communicates the various considerations for the Infrastructure of the Training Center. This illustration, along with the survey, should be discussed with your I/T network company and the ISP company. See the explanations of each section further below.

Network/WiFi Concept Map

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Below are examples of training center Internet/Network Infrastructure. Actual monthly cost for ISP will vary along with the actual network configurations for your training center.

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The best approach to deriving the internet/WiFi infrastructure is to understand the items in this article, develop answers to the survey/check list form, and set up a meeting with your ISP and I/T companies to discuss. Building a relationship with local firms will likely assure you quicker responses in times of trouble.

Required Computer Specifications to Utilize the LMSAt this point in time, in order to assure that every component of the LMS is accessible, the access must be on a computer, laptop, or tablet that is running a full version of Windows 7 or 8 operating systems. Most brands of these computers will work as long as the specifications are equal or better than the requirements listed below.

The laptop choices are never ending. If you are going to purchase a large quantity of a particular laptop, it is highly recommended that you purchase only one at first and test all components of the LMS and your internet infrastructure before purchase the lot size.

Windows running tablets are becoming available also. Again, be sure the tablet you are considering is run-ning a full version of Windows 8 and not an RT version. Windows 8 is designed for touch screen control; therefore you should only purchase a tablet running Windows 8.

Be sure to attend the nearest BLAST TOUR II 1-day conference for training directors and liaison instructors. Also, be sure to complete the LMS Instructor course via the LMS or the Instructor Portal. Additional Modules have been added as of this time.

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The elecTric BolT for lou GehriG’s Disease: 8K/5K run & WalK reTurns

sunDay, July 27Th

The Ann Arbor Track Club (AATC) welcomes the sponsorship and participation of the generous members of the National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (NJATC) in the fourth annual Electric Bolt 8K/5K Run and Walk on Sunday, July 27th. All race proceeds will be donated to Ann Arbor Active Against ALS, a local Ann Arbor non-profit organization.

The 2014 Race will feature an opportunity for walkers and runners to participate. Runners and walkers can select an 8K or a 5K route that takes

you along the scenic banks of the Huron River ending in Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown. The route is challenging enough for experienced as well as novice runners and walkers.

The Electric Bolt 8K/5k Run and Walk will be an NJATC event that will also be open to the public and serves as fundraiser for Ann Arbor Active Against ALS. All funds raised contribute towards medical research and finding a cure for the debilitating Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Get out for the health of it!

Mark the date on your calendar and watch for registration information at nti.njatc.org.

Are you having trouble with the links on the NTI Registration or Information Websites? Updates to Microsoft Internet Explorer browser have caused compat-ibility issues with a number of sites. This includes NJATC and NTI Websites. If you find that active links are not active or are not working, there is a simple fix. While on the Registration website:

� Click on the “Tools” icon on the top right corner just below the X.

� From there, select Compatibility View Settings

� A new window will open and NJATC.org will already be entered in the “Add this Website” field.

� Select Add and then close that window. This should take care of that issue.

Website Compatibility Issues

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2014

Event GuidePresented in Partnership with the

University of MichiganCity of Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors BureauWashtenaw County Board of Commissioners

Proudly Working Together to Train the Electrical Industry’s Premier Workforce

Enjoy your stay in the beautiful Ann Arbor area.A community committed to supporting the dignity

of working men & women.

Welcomeone and all to the...

You still have time to advertise and show your support in this year’s NTI Event Guide. This tool is distributed to the over 1,800 participants and used for the entire week.

This is one of many opportunities to show your support of this World-Class Training Institute like the following:

• Central Florida NECA/IBEW 606, Orlando, FL• IBEW LU 58, Southeastern Michigan• IBEW LU 351, Southern New Jersey NECA• IBEW LU 456, North Brunswick, NJ• Salisbury by Honeywell• Northeastern Line Constructors Chapter, NECA

Still available:

) Back Cover $3,300

) Inside Back Cover $2,200

) Full-Page, Index-Tab $1,600

) Full-Page, Non-Tab $1,100

Contact Denise Jenkins for complete information and additional details by phone 301.715.2344 or email: djenkins@njatc.org.

You are an

Integral part of NTI!!

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Outstanding Apprentice Graduate Group at NTI

“Over all I had an absolutely amazing week. . . . . I thank you again for the great opportunity that you [JATC Board Members] have given me,” stated by a member of the NTI Outstanding Apprentice Group Class of 2013.

In 2013, the NTI Outstanding Apprentice Group curriculum was overhauled to meet the changing needs of our industry stakeholders. Our vision is to develop and invest in a core group of EMERGING LEADERS that will deliver powerful, short term and long term value upon their return home from NTI. The feedback from the Class of 2013 and their sponsoring JATC/AJATC Committees has been overwhelmingly positive. In 2014 we look to fuel this momentum by taking this Professional and Personal development experience to the next level. Here is a sneak peak to what they and you should expect: To kick things off the group will participate in a World Class team building program, held at Michigan’s premier ropes course and experi-ential training center. A global leadership and communication expert will inspire and transform the appren-tices like he has done for organizations such as Apple, IBM, United States Air Force, GE, ExxonMobil, to name just a few. Your Outstanding Apprentices will interact with each other in case studies and hands-on sessions with emerging technologies and trends that are impacting the Electrical Industry. Award-winning negotiation training modules and much, much more.

Don’t miss out on sending your Outstanding Apprentice to the

2014 NTI at the University of Michigan. Contact Tim Strickland for more details for registration – tims@njatc.org.

Training Director & Assistant Training Director ReceptionMonday, July 28, 2014

5:15 pm – 6:30 pmCrisler Center

This year the TD / ATD Reception will be held at the Crisler Center, “The House that Cazzie Built”. There will be good food and cold beverages for the taking as well as fellowship amongst everyone. It is not too early to let us know if you will be joining us at this special reception honoring “YOU” for the hard work you do at your local JATC.

Contact Denise Jenkins (301.715.2344 or djenkins@njatc.org) to reserve your spot. Space is limited – Training Director and ONE Assistant Training Director only. This reception is a ticketed event. The ticket will be in your registration packet.

The NTI transportation service will be provided from the standard bus stop locations on campus, and parking will be available.

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Women in Construction Symposium

Register today!It is a very simple process for registering for the Women in Construction Symposium if you do not have an account.

Follow this link: http://register.njatc.org/

1. Click on the clipboard under the description for the Women In Construction.

2. On the next screen click on the link that says “No Account? Register Yourself.”

3. Enter your personal information and Click the “Save & Next” Button.

4. On the bottom left, click the check box beside Women in Construction Symposium.

5. Click Register.

6. Click YES beside “Do you want to approve this registration?”

7. Enter Credit Card information and click on “Submit Payment Information”

8. Congratulations! You are now registered

If you have any issues or problems registering, please contact Tim Strickland at tims@njatc.org.

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2014 National Training InstituteNTI 2014 Women’s Symposium Draft Agenda

Stronger Women for Our Industry

MONDAY, JULY 28, 20142:45 – 4:15 PM NTI Tour - Meet at Michigan League at Ingall’s Mall Fountains6:00 PM Women in Construction / Training Director/Assistant Training Director’s Reception (TBD)7:00 PM Women in Construction Networking Dinner - (TBD)

TUESDAY, JULY 29, 20148:00 – 9:45 AM GENERAL SESSION - Rackham, MLB and Michigan League

Welcoming Remarks - Michael CallananIBEW “Her” Story - Kevin Burton, IBEW LU 26 JATCNECA “Her” Story - (TBD)Keynote: Carolyn Williams, IBEW Director of Civic and Community Engagement Department

9:45 – 10:00 AM Refreshment Break10:00 – 11:45 AM BREAKOUT SESSIONS - Rackham, MLB and Michigan League

Session 1: Where did you come from and Where is the Mentoring/Retention/Leadership Going?Panel: Cristi Sawtell, Journey-Level Lineman, BPASherilyn Wright, IBEW International OfficeJerri Champlin, Executive Manager, Monterey Bay California Chapter, NECAKathie Porter, Inside Journey-Level Wireman, Training Director, Danville, Illinois

Session 2: Gender Communications - Marie ArcidiaconoSession 3: Time Management / Work-Life Balance

Panel: Claudia Ruiz, 3MTracy Moyse, GreenleeLeah Friberg, FlukeKelly Burns, Milwaukee Tools

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Lunch - Michigan League12:45 – 2:30 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS - Rackham, MLB and Michigan League

Session 1: Where did you come from and Where is the Mentoring/Retention/Leadership Going?Panel: Cristi Sawtell, Journey-Level Lineman, BPASherilyn Wright, IBEW International OfficeJerri Champlin, Executive Manager, Monterey Bay California Chapter, NECAKathie Porter, Inside Journey-Level Wireman, Training Director, Danville, Illinois

Session 2: Gender Communications - Marie ArcidiaconoSession 3: Time Management / Work-Life Balance

Panel: Claudia Ruiz, 3MTracy Moyse, GreenleeLeah Friberg, FlukeKelly Burns, Milwaukee Tools

2:30 – 2:45 PM Refreshment Break

2:45 – 4:45 PM GENERAL SESSION - Rackham, MLB and Michigan LeagueBeing Strong Together: Women and Construction - Julie Brockman, Michigan State UniversityPioneer Spirit-Professional Leadership: Eleanor Roosevelt Then and Now - Brigid O’FarrellSo, What’s Next? - Lauren Sugerman, Wider Opportunities for Women

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The curriculum is changing! That typically gets your attention – and we hope that it did – and that you will keep reading. As a follow-up to our recent “Save the Date” announcement, the NJATC would like to provide you specifics and cordially invite you and anyone in your organization with an interest in Hazardous Location concepts and requirements to an exciting seminar to be conducted in partnership with, and hosted by, Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds Business. This event will feature a unique and informative 1.5 days of hazardous location education and training at Eaton’s facility in Houston, TX. This seminar is a must for all Instructors that are teaching Hazardous Locations curriculum at their JATC along with contractors, electrical workers, inspectors, Code instructors, or anyone else with an IBEW-NECA affiliation that has an interest in hazardous locations installations, concepts, products and requirements. The 1-1/2 day seminar will be co-taught by John Simmons, Florida East Coast JATC’s Training Director and a member of NEC Code Panel 14 and John Weidig, Eaton Crouse-Hinds’ Regional Field Application Specialist.

This event will officially introduce the NJATC’s curriculum change featuring a move back to the “Crouse-Hinds Digest” and the NJATC’s new Instructor and Student content into the curriculum. In addition to being useful and informative to anyone in electrical industry, instructors teaching this curriculum at their JATC will not want to miss this “how to teach” event as they will be among the first to be introduced to the creation of the new Lessons, Learning Objectives and Information Sheets developed around the Eaton Crouse-Hinds 2014 Code Digest. Participants will become familiar with the content of the 6 Chapters of the 2014 Code Digest, the 9 Lessons of related NJATC curriculum, hazardous locations product solutions, and a number of related UL White book provisions, both in the classroom setting and in a full scale mock refinery and utility power distribution vignette.

Mr. Weidig will demonstrate a number of hazardous locations products and share his vast hazardous locations product knowledge gained through his years of conducting training and working with engineers, contractors and electrical workers to better understand and apply safe and practical solutions to their hazardous locations installations. John Simmons brings unique perspective and knowledge to the seminar gained through his long-standing service on the NEC Code Panel dealing with hazardous locations (Panel 14), his years applying and enforcing the NEC as an electrical inspector, and his past and present work developing and presenting the NJATC’s hazardous locations curriculum. Mr. Simmons will follow a course outline that includes the 9 Lessons of the NJATC curriculum covering the following topics:

Lesson 1 - Hazardous (Classified) Locations ConceptsLesson 2 - General Rules for Hazardous (Classified) Locations – Article 500Lesson 3 - Class I Locations – Article 501

NJATC Event at Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds

Hazardous Locations Concepts and Requirements

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Lesson 4 - Class II Locations – Article 502Lesson 5 - Class III Locations – Article 503 and Intrinsically Safe Systems – Article 504Lesson 6 - Class I – Zone 0, 1 and 2 Locations – Article 505Lesson 7 - Zone 20, 21 and 22 Locations – Article 506Lesson 8 - Specific Locations Articles 511 through and including 516Lesson 9 - Hazardous Location Applications

The Code Digest has long been recognized as an excellent resource for the industry. The foreword in its Introduction tells us that “Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds has revised its Code Digest for 2014 to meet the needs of design personnel for a ready reference to equipment and installation ideas in hazardous locations. Selected Articles from the National Electrical Code® have been explained with diagrams and photographs of elec-trical hardware taken from our Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds Product Catalog.” The NJATC is pleased to again partner with Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds Business and incorporate the Digest as a resource in our curriculum and introduce these new training materials via this seminar.

Note that the event is scheduled to conclude at noon on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 so that participants can travel back home the same day upon conclusion of the event. Please contact Ruth Peacock at the NJATC with any questions on registration via email at ruthp@njatc.org or by phone at 301.715.2320. Seats will be limited so send in registration forms as quickly as possible using the information below.

Link to Registration Form: http://www.njatc.org/downloads/Class_Registration_Form.pdf

Course Name: Hazardous Locations Concepts and Requirements Seminar (enter “Hazardous Locations Seminar” on the Registration Form)Cost: $45.00 per participantCourse Number: X192Session Number: 14-001Dates and Times: Monday, June 23, 2014 – 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and

Tuesday, June 24, 2014 – 8:00 a.m. - Noon

Training Location:Eaton Technology Center3413 N. Sam Houston Pkwy WestSuite 212AHouston, TX 77086

Hotel Information:Hilton Houston North12400 Greenspoint DriveHouston, TX 77060 281.875.2222

Closest Airports: Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Distance from Hotel: 7 mi.

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)Distance from Hotel: 35 mi.

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NECA Releases NFPA 70E Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Mobile Application

Mar 24, 2014

NECA’s Latest Mobile App Helps Field and Office Personnel Work Safely

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) announces the launch of its latest mobile application, the NECA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selector, based on the 2012 edition of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. This new mobile tool is designed to provide field and of-fice personnel with safe work practices and will help you determine the proper PPE for your job. Available for both mobile and tablet devices, this is NECA’s first-paid app, priced at $4.99, and is based on NECA’s popular print publication, NFPA 70E PPE Selector (Index# 5024-12).

This popular guide was developed by NECA to assist the industry in un-derstanding and applying the personal protective requirements of NFPA

70E and it has become one of NECA’s best-selling publications due to its practicality and design which facilitates employees make sure all safety work practices are applied. The content is based on the informa-tion contained in the standard. This guide is not designated as a replacement for the NFPA standard but only to serve as a quick reference for contractors working in the field.

About NFPA 70EIt applies to all installations covered by the National Electrical Code (NEC). The purpose is to provide safe work practices to employees who work on these installations and includes those requirements critical to employee safety. The 2012 edition of the NFPA 70E is sure to bring more attention to protective clothing and equipment from Flame Resistant (FR) clothing to Arc Rated (AR) clothing.

Don’t get caught “Not” wearing the appropriate protective clothing and equipment that could result in severe bodily injury or even death! We encourage all members to obtain a copy of NFPA 70E and ”NFPA 70E® - PPE Selector App” to ensure that all requirements are understood.

Priced at $4.99, the NECA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Selector app is available for sale through the iTunes and Google Play stores for both mobile and tablet devices.

Learn more and download your copy today!

http://www.necanet.org/neca-nfpa-70e-ppe-app

2014 NJATC CALENDAR OF EVENTS

REMINDERS:

Register for next BLAST Tour

Register for 25th Annual NTI – Ann

Arbor, MI

Don’t Miss Out!!

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AUGUST 1 Last day of National Training Institute ̶ Ann Arbor, MI

12-15 Cable Splicing Module IV – San Bernardino, CA

21-22 Craft Certification Performance Evaluation Training – Renton, WA

25-29 Cable Splicing Module III – Medway, OH

MAY

SEPTEMBER

6 BLAST II Tour – Nashville, TN 3-4 NJATC & Buckingham Partnership in Training – Newnan, GA

8 BLAST II Tour – Louisville, KY 8-12 Cable Splicing Module II - San Bernardino, CA

14-15 3M’s Medium Voltage Termination & Splicing Seminar – Austin, TX

10-12 2014 Significant Changes to the NEC® – Columbus, OH

20 BLAST II Tour – Boston, MA 16-17 Test Administrator Training – York, PA

22 BLAST II Tour – Philadelphia, PA 18-19 Craft Certification Performance Evaluation Training – San Bernardino, CA

JUNE 22-26 Cable Splicing Module VI – Wind Farm – Medway, OH

2-6 Cable Splicing Module II – Medway, OH OCTOBER

3 BLAST II Tour – Omaha, NE 15-17 10th Annual Training Partner Summit – Colorado Springs, CO

5 BLAST II Tour – Milwaukee, NE 21-22 Test Administrator Training – San Bernardino, CA

9-13 Cable Splicing Module I – San Bernardino, CA 23-24 Craft Certification Performance Evaluation Training – San Bernardino, CA

10-11 Test Administrator Training – Colorado Springs, CO 20-24 Cable Splicing Module VI – Wind Farm – San Bernardino, CA

12-13 Craft Certification Performance Evaluation Training – Colorado Springs, CO

23-24 Hazardous Locations Concepts & Requirements Seminar (Crouse-Hinds by Eaton) – Houston, TX

23-26 Cable Splicing Module IV – Medway, OH

23-27 Cable Splicing Module I – Medway, OH

JULY

NOVEMBER

7-11 Cable Splicing Module IV – Medway, OH 4-5 3M Cable Splicing – Austin, TX

14-18 Cable Splicing Module II – Medway, OH 19-21 NJATC Regional Seminar – Las Vegas, NV

26 – 8/1

National Training Institute – Ann Arbor, MI

For more information about the above courses and to register, please visit: http://www.njatc.org/training/courses.aspx

Have you: o Registered your Office Manager for the Office Managers

Group & Seminar to be held at NTI?

o Registered for the Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds Hazardous Locations Concepts and Requirements Seminar?