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When you hear someone talking about working in a "confined space," that doesn't just mean that they are working in tight quarters. "Confined space entry" is actually a tightly (pun intended) defined term that comes with a certain set of safety requirements for personnel. In order for an area to be…

Today's corporate economy can be hyper-focused on the bottom line which can add stress to safety and quality standards. The use of temporary and portable LED lighting can help to lessen some of these stress impacts. Ericson's full range of temporary and portable LED lighting systems are…

We are out of the recession, but is your MRO business taking advantage of the growth out there? The aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market is forecasted to grow at a rate of over 6% a year for the next few years. Why? Orders for new Boeing 787 and Airbus A320 aircraft are way up…

Aircraft construction crews could be called upon to work in virtually any environment, many of which are tight spaces that are hard to maneuver in, and they are usually working against hard deadlines. Long hours are a part of many construction sites – and this is where choice of aerospace lighting…

Ericson LED lighting fixture is the perfect choice for temporary lighting on new and existing construction sites. Whether you are a general contractor or an electrical contractor looking for a performance-based, energy saving temporary lighting solution, our LED is the solution you are looking for.

A confined space is typically large enough and constructed that a person can enter and perform assigned work; with limited or restricted means for entry or exit and is not designed for continuous or normal occupancy. In many cases, tanks, vessels, manholes, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, and…

When you pick up a product with a "Made in the USA" logo emblazoned on it, you should feel a sense of pride. Buying American-made products, like Ericson's rugged line of temporary power and lighting solutions, allows companies to continue to innovate and create quality products. But there's more to…

As Ericson Manufacturing celebrates its 100 year anniversary, we will occasionally share a bit of our history throughout the year.  Sixty cents. That's what it would have cost in 1918 to purchase one of the first insulating Rubber Handles for one of your Extension Lights, or Drop Lights as they…

Hazardous locations, like those found in oil and gas refineries, are known for having strict standards when it comes to equipment.

Every electrical worker knows that cord reels are an essential tool to safely and conveniently store, pay out, and automatically rewind electrical cable. From mines, areas where airborne flammables can exist, static discharge grounding reels used for fuel handling, to simple light duty reels,…

1. Eliminating Electrical Shock By utilizing industrial grade ground fault interrupters (GFCI’s),

The U.S. Department of Energy reports that commercial buildings account for 40% of America’s energy use.