March 2027 Technical Meeting

Topic: Tour of Skarshaug Testing Lab

What:  Join the Hawkeye ASSP Chapter at Skarshaug Testing Lab in Ames. Skarshaug Testing Laboratory was established in 1950 by Paul Skarshaug, a pioneer in electrical safety. To this day, STL remains family owned and operated for 70 years. Skarshaug Testing Laboratory became the first NAIL accredited laboratory in 1982. “NAIL for PET” is the Association of North American Independent Laboratories for Protective Equipment Testing. Skarshaug Testing Laboratory is NAIL accredited to test all of the major categories of insulated equipment used by electrical line workers today, including:

• Rubber Insulating Gloves & Sleeves

• Hot Sticks & Line Tools

• Jumper Cables

• Cover Up: Blankets, Switchboard Matting, Line Hose, Plastic Guards, Covers

• Dielectric Footwear (Overshoe Footwear)

• Aerial Devices & Bucket Liners

• Grounding Equipment

When: Monday, March 1, 2027

Where: Skarshaug Testing Lab – 505 S Bell Ave, Ames, IA 50010

Time: Lunch at 11:30 am, meeting starts at 12:00 noon

Menu: TBD

Cost: $11.00 online registration, or PayPal at the door ($10.00 with cash at the door discount)