Edition 10, 2010
What’s in This Issue?
• Ergonomics Elevates Electricians’
Efficiency and Safety
• How to Protect Your Field Workforce
• A Note from Senior Management
• Flex ‘N Stretch
• Case Studies: Streamlining Purchasing,
Protecting Electricians from Arc Flash,
Reducing Risks, and Home Away
from Home
• Featured Supplier Partners and Products
How to Protect Your
Field Workforce
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1. Make the tool fit the employee. Don’t give
a heavy tool to an employee working on
a ladder if the employee is not capable of
handling the tool. Always hand tools to
workers on elevated surfaces, Bera says.
2. Avoid awkward movements. Rather than
twisting the body, electricians should
instead take time to move a ladder over
to perform a task. Pizzi advises electricians
to have their materials in front of them and
as close to their chests as possible. He also
works with the electricians to find ways
to eliminate pushing, pulling, or bending
whenever possible.
3. Set up ergonomic computer work stations.
While many times electricians work out in
the field, make sure that if they do have a
computer work station, it is set up at the
right height to eliminate bending or
awkward movements.
4. Pay attention to material delivery. When
Capital Electric orders materials from its
vendors, the company is always very specific
on how the products are to be delivered. For
example, the contractor often requests that
the wire reels already come on carts so the
electricians don’t have to lift them once they
get to the field.
5. Focus on training. When possible, try
to integrate real-life examples into safety
training sessions for your electricians.
By staying up on current events and sharing
news and stories, you can make your
safety meetings more relevant to the
field workforce.
6. Spend extra time training your apprentices
on ergonomics. While industry veterans
often know the ins and outs of batterypowered tools, electrical apprentices may
need extra training and supervision to ensure
safe operation of the tools on the jobsite.
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FROM CONCEPT THROUGH CONSTRUCTION
Ergonomics Elevates
Electricians’ Efficiency
and Safety
Electricians often perform repetitive motions,
twist their bodies in awkward positions, and
handle heavy materials. To protect their field
workforce from strains, sprains, and careerinhibiting injuries, many of today’s top electrical
construction firms are focusing on ergonomics.
By investing in ergonomic tools and properly
training their electricians on safe work methods,
contractors are maximizing their workers’
productivity as well as their safety. Firms can
prevent workers’ repetitive strain injuries,
minimize electricians’ fatigue and discomfort,
and help avoid long-term injuries through
ergonomics.
While today’s electrical contracting firms
are not legally required to follow specific
ergonomics rules and procedures, it does
not preclude them from following safe work
practices, says Ruben Bera, corporate safety
director for Commonwealth Electric Company
of the Midwest in Lincoln, Nebraska. The
company ensures its electricians are properly
trained and equipped to handle any task in
a safe and efficient manner.
Hands-On Training
According to Bera, to drive home the importance
of ergonomics, electrical construction companies
must offer training sessions for their electricians
— not only in the classroom, but also out in the
field. He is a firm believer in hands-on training.
“You need to do more than just stand in front of
a group and tell them how to do this or that,”
Bera says. “You need to actually go out into the
field, give the electricians the equipment, and
demonstrate the proper use. If you show them
rather than just tell them, they will listen and
they will learn more.”
“
Electricians have short
bursts of energy but they
rarely stretch, and as a result,
there are a lot of sprains
and strains in the
construction industry.
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– R.J. Pizzi, Safety Director for Capital Electric
Construction Company in Kansas City, Missouri
Continued on page 2
Look Inside for Information on How WESCO
Can Help Workforce Efficiency and Safety.
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TOOLBOX TALKS
A Note from Senior
Management:
Steve Van Oss
Senior Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer
WESCO’s Ergonomic Solutions
Help Protect Your Field Workforce
In today’s competitive economy, many
electrical construction firms are focused
on productivity. It is essential, however, for
contractors to not lose sight of the importance
of ergonomics. By investing in the proper tools
and training, companies can not only increase
the efficiency of their electricians, but they
can also protect them from strains, sprains,
and other injuries.
WESCO Branches often partner with contractors
to provide training sessions on the latest
tools and technology. By keeping up with the
new tools out on the market, contractors can
find ways to reduce injuries, improve safety,
and increase the productivity of their field
workforce.
Every year, manufacturers come out with
new tools that eliminate bending, awkward
positioning, and unnecessary twists and turns
of electricians’ bodies. WESCO Branches
frequently share these new tools with
contractors through trade shows, Lunch and
Learns, counter days, and other events. During
these educational sessions, electricians have
the opportunity to visit with the vendors and
try out the new tools before they use them in
the field.
Ergonomics is becoming increasingly important
to electrical contractors, and WESCO is here
to help. By turning to WESCO for the latest
products and training, an electrical contracting
company can stay profitable, productive, and
safe — both now and in the future.
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How to Protect Your Field Workforce
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Ergonomics Elevates Electricians’ Efficiency
and Safety
(continued from the cover)
For example, if Bera is leading a session
on ladder safety, he will visit a jobsite and
physically set up a ladder so the electricians
can practice the proper way to scale it and
perform a task on an elevated surface.
In Bera’s view, electrical contracting firms
cannot do enough training when it comes
to ergonomics and safety. He urges owners,
project managers, and foremen to devote
extra time to properly train electricians on
ergonomics. To be successful, companies
should consider training their electricians
in small groups, he said.
“If I have 10 to 15 electricians, I know that
I’ll have two or three workers that are just
in the class to kill time,” he says. “If I
have six to 10, I know my training will be
effective and it will involve all of them.”
Tools and Technology
Training electricians is a key part of a
company’s ergonomics program, but firms
must also consider investing in the proper
tools and equipment. While Commonwealth
requires its electricians to bring their own
basic hand tools, the company provides
most of the equipment to its field workforce.
Over the last decade, the company has focused on
swapping out corded tools with battery-operated products.
As the technology of these tools has improved, so has the battery life. In the past, electricians
usually only had one battery option for their tools: a 12V battery. Now, the electricians can
use 14V and 18V batteries in their tools and use on-site recharging stations to power them up.
“On every jobsite, nearly every tool is battery operated now, and that has really enhanced
the industry,” Bera says. “Workers can now get a lot more done in a shorter period of time.”
R.J. Pizzi, safety director for Capital Electric Construction Company in Kansas City, Missouri, said
battery-operated tools have two significant advantages. First of all, electricians no longer have
to face the hazard of tripping over cords on the jobsite. Second, electricians can set the torque
on battery-operated tools to prevent injury.
(continued from the cover)
7. Plan ahead. Capital Electric conducts job kick-off
meetings, in which the workers try to foresee
safety issues or concerns that may arise during
the course of work. The crew also talks about
material handling, required processes, ergonomic
concerns, and prefabrication opportunities before
devising a plan for each project.
9. Don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach.
In the electrical construction industry,
every situation is different, and a
solution to one ergonomics issue
during a specific task may not work
on another jobsite for the same exact
task, Pizzi says.
8. Review incidents. Contractors should always try
to look ahead whenever possible, but at times
it is also valuable to do thorough reviews, field
audits, and investigations to improve ergonomics.
While this is more of a reactive approach,
contractors can use the feedback from the
incident reviews to prevent similar situations
from occurring in the future, says Pizzi.
10.Focus on the importance of
ergonomics. Capital Electric’s lead
supervisors educate their workers
on how to prevent injuries, and
the consequences of these injuries
on employees and the company
as a whole.
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For Capital Electric, as well as many other electrical
contractors, material handling is one of the most
significant ergonomic challenges. One way in which
the company minimizes lifting is by giving its vendors
specific instructions. For example, the contractor
ordered this wire, which showed up on the jobsite
already cut to length and spooled on a cart.
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Preventive Measures
Along with offering the proper training and tools,
electrical firms can also prepare their electricians
for the strenuous and often repetitive work they
perform in the field through stretching programs.
For example, Capital Electric rolled out a “Stretch
and Flex” program one year ago. The contractor
brought in a physical therapist to evaluate the
electricians’ work activities, and he advised the
workers to do 10 to 20 minutes of stretching
before they begin work.
While ergonomics issues in the construction
industry are an area of concern in injury
prevention, Pizzi says the construction industry
has a long way to go when it comes to training.
Despite the importance of ergonomics, these
issues are often overlooked, leading to electrician
injuries. These injuries can directly affect the
bottom line and cost a contractor a job if the
company chooses to overlook or not address
ergonomic issues in the field, Pizzi says.
Pizzi says he encountered some resistance when
he first introduced the program, but after a few
weeks, the electricians were happy to comply.
Electricians are like “industrial athletes”, and they
need to focus on stretching to prevent injuries,
says Pizzi.
“Strains, sprains, and soft tissue injuries are usually
some of the most costly injuries a contractor
will face,” says Pizzi. “It is important that all
contractors send their employees home the
same way they came to work.”
“Football players always go out to the field, stretch,
and sprint before a game to get their muscles
loosened up,” he continues. “Electricians have
short bursts of energy, but they rarely stretch, and
as a result there are a lot of sprains and strains
in the construction industry.”
By encouraging electricians to stretch before
they begin work and also during their breaks,
the contractor hopes to curb injuries caused
by awkward and repetitive movements.
As an added measure of protection, Capital
Electric’s insurance company also offers
management training, safety leadership team
meetings, or annual ergonomic sessions to
employees. This safety information is then
e-mailed to all employees to read and share
as best practices.
The more money that is spent on injury claims,
the higher contractors’ insurance premiums will
rise. Also, a contractor may find that it cannot be
as competitive when bidding because it has to
cover its insurance premiums to be profitable.
“Strains, sprains, and soft
tissue injuries are usually
some of the most costly
injuries a contractor will face.”
– R.J. Pizzi, Safety Director for Capital Electric
Construction Company in Kansas City, Missouri
Unfortunately, Pizzi says, there are no “easy fixes”
when it comes to ergonomics. Instead, quality
ergonomics programs require continual effort,
time, and money. For that reason, he says it is
vital for contractors to educate their managers
and supervisors about the return on investment
for ergonomics programs.
While the construction industry is ever-changing,
ergonomics is increasingly becoming part
of electrical contractors’ safety programs. As
companies are looking for ways to become more
competitive, they are looking to ergonomics
to ensure they have a safe and productive field
workforce — both now and in the future.
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Flex ‘N Stretch
Stretching Principles
Neck
• Move slowly in and out of stretch, 2–3 seconds
Target: neck, collar muscles
• Stretch only to a level of comfort...no pain is gain!
• Tilt head slowly forward, back, and sideways
• Hold stretch 8–10 seconds at gentle stretch
• Tilt head to the right, press left open palm and arm straight downward
• Keep breathing, emphasize release and relax
• Repeat sequence for the left side
• Relax fully after each stretch
Forearms
Warm Up
Stepping side-to-side, do all 8 times
• Add shoulder shrug motion
• Bench press motion
• Short-putt motion
• Incline press motion
• Back stroke motion
• Overhead press motion
Squats
Target: quads, hamstrings, glutes
• Stand with feet flat, slightly wider than shoulders
• Slowly lower the rear down and back, like sitting
• Do not allow knees to protrude forward
• Keep weight on heels and rise slowly
Skyward Reach
Target: biceps, lats, forearms, spinal muscles
• Reach to the sky, hands outstretched, rise on toes
and hold
• Continue reach, heels flat, flex the wrists, fingers
pointed down
• Turn hands in, hold and then out
Chest
Target: chest, biceps, forearms
• Arms a full extension in front of body and parallel
to ground
• With arms still extended, slowly bring straight out
to the sides
• Slowly pull arms in at elbows and push back out
Triceps
Target: triceps, lats
• Right hand between shoulder blades, palm on back
Target: wrists, hands, forearms
• Extend right arm, bend hand at wrist with fingers
pointing up
• With left hand, pull fingers and hand back to level
of comfort
• Point fingers down, press/pull gently above
knuckles and downward
• Repeat sequence for left arm
Shoulder Release
• Stand with feet spread shoulder width
• Extend arms behind back and clasp hands
• Pull hands up gently by bending at elbows and hold stretch
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Target: calves, Achilles tendons
• Stand with left foot forward, extend right foot in line and back 2–3’
• Maintain right heel flat on ground, while bending
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• Lean upper body slightly forward, bracing with both hands on left knee
• Extend right leg back gently until stretch is felt and hold
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• Repeat sequence for left calf
Quadrupeds
Target: front thighs
• Stand upright on left foot, grasp right foot with right hand
• Keeping knees together, pull up gently on right foot
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• Bring right knee close to buttocks and hold stretch
• Repeat sequence for left thigh
Hamstrings
• Maintain slightly bent knees, tight abdominal,
neutral back
Target: back thighs
• Repeat sequence with left triceps
• Lift toes on right, keeping heel down
Shoulders
• Lean forward slightly at the waist, bracing with both hands on left thigh
• Right hand on left shoulder, left hand on right triceps
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Target: shoulders, upper back
• Left hand on right triceps, pull up and back gently
Target: shoulders, upper back
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• Extend right foot 1–2’ in front of left foot
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• Repeat sequence for left hamstring
• Pull right arm across body, turn head in opposite direction
• Keep hips and shoulders straight ahead
• Repeat sequence for left shoulder
Special thanks to those who participated in demonstrating the proper way to do Flex ‘N Stretch
and their consistent leadership in all areas of safety.
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Featured Case Studies
Streamlining Purchasing
Problem: Cochran Electric, a family-owned, Seattle, Washingtonbased company, has designed and installed electrical infrastructure for five decades. The company, which focuses on the electrical, security
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Featured Case Studies
Reducing Risks
Home Away from Home
Problem: Raw material pricing often fluctuates,
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until sometime in the future, it may need to pay
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Problem:
Solution: The WESCO Cincinnati Branch has
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the last few years to provide assistance with
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D.P. Electric, a Phoenix-based electrical contracting firm, was working on an
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Psych and Crisis Center. In March of 2010, the contractor needed materials for the project,
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potential employees and supervisors away from the jobsite, which ensures privacy.
to pay $3,000 in rent for about 15 months, which would equal about $45,000, said Rod
Hughes, Branch manager for Brown Wholesale, a division of WESCO in Tucson, Arizona.
In addition, the contractor saved about $15,000 in labor costs by assembling equipment
before it was delivered to the jobsite, he said.
According to WESCO’s Southwest Ohio district
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“There is a lot of theft involved with copper
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saved a substantial amount of money on the
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site until October. According to Barker, at the
time of purchase, the wire cost the contractor
$508,789. If the company had bought it today,
however, it would have cost them $684,321.
“That’s $175,000 savings on the project —
just in material costs,” Barker said.
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The possibilities are endless.
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Telescoping Pole Tool and Accessories
for Electricians
Rely on Duracell® PROCELL® batteries to provide dependable, long-lasting
power for important battery-operated devices used in the workplace.
• Safe and effective at up to 24'
• Perfect for electricians, plumbers, maintenance contractors,
sprinkler contractors, mechanical contractors, and HVAC
contractors
DURACELL PROCELL Alkaline Batteries
• Great for hanging wire, jack chain, threaded rod, and screws
• Last up to 10X longer than zinc
carbon batteries in powerdemanding applications
• Manufactured with black, anodized aircraft-quality aluminum for long life
• Long shelf life — guaranteed fresh
for seven years
• Ideal for: chain, wire, or pipe hanging, conduit, eye rod, cable trays, lighting systems, strut channels, overhead
utilities, sprinkler systems, and many others
• Made in the U.S.A.
• Date coding to ensure freshness
• Reliable performance at temperature
extremes of -4ºF to 129ºF
• Economical bulk packaging for professional applications
Duracell recognizes that professionals place special demands on
their batteries. In most cases, there is no room to second guess the
batteries that you rely on to power mission-critical electronic devices.
PROCELL provides a full line of
industrial-grade power solutions
designed to deliver outstanding
performance and reliability.
Dottie’s NEW Telescoping Pole
Tool Hangs Ceiling Wire
Unlimited Versatility with Patented
Interchangeable Head
Jack Chain and Threaded Rod
Arc Flash
Throughout the world, arc flash
threatens personnel safety, and
companies face lost man-hours,
lawsuits, fines, equipment damage,
facility downtime, and lost
production. So what arc flash events really mean to you are
problems. Safety problems. Legal problems. Financial problems.
But there is a solution.
Total Arc Flash Solutions from the Industry Experts
• Enhanced Safety
– Improve your facility’s overall arc flash safety through training, labeling,
analysis, and products that reduce or eliminate exposure to dangerous
situations. Meet or exceed the standards from NFPA 70E-2009 “Standard
for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces” and IEEE
1584-2002a “Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations”
• Operating Cost Efficiencies
– Reduce or eliminate unplanned downtime, equipment damage, fines,
lawsuits, injuries, and fatalities through improved safety practices
• Best Products. Best Services. Best Solutions
– Eaton offers the industry’s widest range of arc flash-related products and
services. Our electrical services group is comprised of leading engineers
who not only understand how to properly apply today’s safety standards,
but many have been tapped for their expertise by committees who
develop the codes that help protect what you value most
PROCELL is manufactured to rigid specifications to meet
some of the highest standards
of durability and longevity that
professional users demand and expect.
*DURACELL® guarantees these batteries against defects
in materials and workmanship. If not completely satisfied
with this alkaline battery product, call 1-800-551-2355.
You can rely on EGS and WESCO to help simplify installation and maximize productivity for every construction project. For more details on EGS, visit the WESCO Construction Web site: www.wesco.com/suppliers/egs/index.htm.
Appleton IEC
Cable Glands
• Deliver proven, secure electrical connections throughout extreme environments
• Rugged construction and sealing technologies withstand harsh vibrations, caustic chemical hose downs, and flammable atmospheres
• Unique design enables fast, error-free assembly and installation
O-Z/Gedney
Cable Supports
• Easy to install
• Ideal for any application, whether you need cable supported horizontally, vertically, indoor, outdoor, or retrofitted
• Available in 1½" to 6" trade sizes
• Cast in the USA and ARRA Compliant
• Standard finish; hot dip galvanized
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Featured Suppliers
TRU-Mark®
Sequential Footage
Marking System
Replaceable Tip
NAIL EATER® R/T
Replaceable tip saves
contractor money!
General Cable is
pleased to offer
the TRU-Mark®
Sequential Footage
Marking System on
its Carol® Brand line
of Portable Power Cords
NEW!
Greenlee’s new patent pending Nail Eater® R/T provides up to nine
times the life of a traditional auger bit
and the lowest cost per hole.*
Product is TRU-Marked to match reel lengths (250', 500', 1000') with large, visible fonts for accuracy with 1% tolerance.
Benefits of TRU-Mark
• No more math to figure out how much is left on the reel!
• Great for hand-cutting customers
or short lengths-measure
• Excellent for partial reel inventory management
• Cut with confidence without a counting machine
• No more coming up short on partial reels
Carol Brand Portable Power Cables are UL® Listed, CSA Certified, MSHA, RoHS Compliant, and approved for indoor and outdoor use.
The replaceable tip Nail Eater provides end users with an auger bit
that also saves those in the electrical contracting, remodeling, utility,
plumbing, and cabling marketplace money by replacing just the tip
instead of the entire auger bit.
The Greenlee Nail Eater tip is easy and fast to replace. A Greenlee replacement kit includes two new tips, a set screw, and a hex Easy Pull Back.
wrench. Replacement parts are Ground Shaft
lightweight, so there’s no More Durable. High-Quality
need to carry extra bits Carbon Alloy Steel
and extra weight in Made Stronger. Lasts Longer.
tool box or bag.
Tool Steel Cutting Edge
*Based on 3rd party testing
comparison to traditional Quick-Change Cutting
Edge and Feed Screw.
auger bits when cutting
No More Resharpening
in wood with nails.
Maximum Chip
Removal. Over
Center Flute
Patented Tip Design. Pulls
Through the Wood Even After
Several Holes. No Pushing to
Finish the Hole!
Insulated
General-Purpose
Tool Kit
• Individually tested to exceed standards
Lithium-Ion Powered Hydraulic,
14-Ton Crimping Tool
Enhances workplace
safety with ergonomic
design and when used
as part of the Panduit
Direct Burial Compression
Solution
Direct burial compression
vs. exothermic welding
• Allows for reaching into tight spaces with easy loading of
crimping dies and 180˚ rotation
– Installs 4–5 times faster than exothermic
• Provides up to 63% more crimps per battery charge than tools powered with NiCd or NiMH batteries
• Completely portable
• Meets IEEE 837-2002 and exceeds
exothermic requirements
• 18 Panduit components vs. 100+ exothermic components
– Immediate positive inspection —
permanent bond
• To watch the comparison video, please visit
www.panduit.com/DirectBurialGrounding
and click on the video link
• Two layers of insulation provide protection against electric shock
22 Insulated
Tools Included
• A comprehensive assortment of 22 insulated tools. (See individual tool listings for more details)
• The custom case includes three pallets with custom-fitted pockets for each tool, piano-
hinged cover has both a combination lock and two key-locked latches for security, storage space behind the pallets to keep important papers and accessory items
• Case inside dimensions: 17 3⁄4" W x 141⁄4" D x 8" H (451mm x 362mm x 203mm)
• Overall case dimensions: 187⁄8" W x 153⁄8" D x 81⁄4" H (479mm x 391mm x 210mm)
• Replaceable case available: Cat. No. 33537
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Featured Suppliers
FAS Power™
Steel City
665-AV2 Floor
Box with 2" KOs
Prefabricated Wiring Assemblies
• 2" KOs enable pre-terminated AV cables and connectors to be pulled directly through the conduit
Reduces Labor
Costs Up to 50%!
• Device plates are available that accept Extron® MAAP plates to accommodate any AV requirements (Extron® MAAP plates purchased from an authorized Extron distributor)
• New metallic covers provide a durable, aesthetic installation, including industry-exclusive solid brass covers (not painted or plated); solid aluminum also available
• Optional precut lengths of MC cable can be prewired
into each assembly
• Accepts standard 665 Series
covers and device plates for
power, voice, data, and audio/
visual connections
• Every assembly is UL® or ETL Listed
• Use our online configurator to help you design and specify
the precise parts needed
• Use of pre-terminated cables simplifies installation by eliminating the need for
terminating connectors in the field
For more information, go to www.legrand.us/cablofil.
• Large capacity of 2" conduit enables more cables to be
pulled at one time, instead of multiple pulls through smaller conduits
SEQUESTR® External
Disconnect Enclosure
Package
The SEQUESTR® External Disconnect Enclosure
Package helps mitigate arc flash occurrences
when working on interior components by
isolating incoming power from the main
enclosure. Shipped as one unit for new
installations, the disconnect switch and fuse
block/circuit breaker are mounted in the
external enclosure with terminal connections,
to bring power to the main enclosure.
• Interlocks doors of main control
cabinet when disconnect switch is powered ON
• Mechanical interlock on main
control enclosure activated by
master door prevents slave door
from being opened first
• Provision for pass-through power
into the main enclosure
• Preferred disconnect cutout
• Quarter-turn, screwdriver slot latch on SEQUESTR® Enclosure
• Grounding studs on body
• Bonding provision on door
• Rugged POWERGLIDE® Handle
with three-point latch on main
control enclosure
• Conductive back panel included
in SEQUESTR External Disconnect
Enclosure
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• Optional back panel for main
control cabinet for maximum
ordering flexibility
• SEQUESTR External Disconnect
Enclosure is shipped unattached for easy disconnect installation
Contest starts at 12:01 am EST on Sunday, November 14, 2010 and
ends at 11:59 pm EST on Saturday, December 25, 2010.
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WESCO Distribution, Inc.
Suite 700
225 West Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1122
www.wesco.com/construction
Look Inside for Information on How WESCO
Can Help Workforce Efficiency and Safety.
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Essential to personnel safety
across a wide range of industries,
fire-retardant apparel is often
the first line of defense in the
toughest work environments.
From boots, to gloves, to outwear, and
more...today’s fire-retardant attire is
available in countless styles and a variety
of protection levels and compliances to
address specific safety concerns in nearly
every imaginable application.
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