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Joel Don
Joel Don is an independent content marketing, social media and public relations consultant. Prior to his work in marketing and PR, Joel served as an editor for regional newspapers and national magazines throughout the U.S. He earned a master's degree from the Medill School at Northwestern University with a focus on science, engineering and biomedical marketing communications, and a bachelor of science degree from UC San Diego.
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AutoQuiz: How to Assess the Optimal Alarm Deadband Setting
Learn to assess the alarm deadband setting on a high alarm.By: Joel Don20 July, 2018 | 1 minutes -
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AutoQuiz: What Is the Purpose of an Intrinsic Safety Barrier?
An intrinsic safety barrier prevents excess voltage and current from reaching the hazardous area.By: Joel Don13 July, 2018 | 1 minutes -
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AutoQuiz: How to Assess the Hazard/Risk Category for an Industrial Electrical Panel
Work on energized electrical conductors and circuit parts, including voltage testing on panelboards, or other equipment rated 240V and below would be classified as Hazard/Risk Category 1.By: Joel Don06 July, 2018 | 2 minutes -
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