| | | | | | Every lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure is different from every other one. Why is this? Even if you have eight identical production machines, the ID numbers of the supply breakers will differ. The asset numbers of the machines will differ. And the asset numbers of any local disconnects (for example, the local disconnect for the main drive motor) will... |
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| | | A person who works in an unsafe manner takes other shortcuts on the job. This person turns in lower-quality work for the same reason he commits unsafe acts: carelessness. This fact has some value in how you think about dealing with that person. |
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| | | The current standard does not state clearly that PPE must fit each affected employee properly, which the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) general industry and maritime standards do. The proposed change would clarify that PPE must fit each employee properly to protect them from occupational hazards. |
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| | Advertisement | Littelfuse Shock Block® SB5000 interrupts circuit faults before shock occurs preventing accidents and downtime. It is the most comprehensive UL943C listed GFCI for large electrical equipment, up to 60-100 A loads, in commercial kitchens. |
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| | | Check out the latest product innovations in computers, software, and apps. The following four slides highlight new products from around the electrical industry, chosen by the editors of EC&M. |
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| | | An inside look at how these young electrical professionals are innovating best practices, investing in training and technology, and moving the industry forward |
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| | | Answering your NEC questions. Test your NEC knowledge with these questions from NEC Consultant Mike Holt regarding Code requirements for installing TC cable. |
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| | | Batteries serve as the main source of power in a substation in the event of an AC outage. They power critical loads and equipment like relays, indicator lamps, circuit-breaker control, motor operators, SCADA, event recorders, etc. As the battery is truly tested only during an outage, it is important to monitor battery health regularly as part of preventive... |
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| | | In case you missed it, we're featuring one of Electrical Trainer Harold De Loach's popular EC&M Asks video Q&A's in Episode 26, where he covers how to understand the layout of the NEC. |
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| | | Article 680 of the NEC provides installation guidance associated with various types of pools, spas, tubs, bathtubs, and lifts. The Article is divided into eight parts. Part I contains general requirements that describe the overall scope of the Article. Parts II through VIII provide Code users with general requirements that pertain to their specific... |
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| | | Article 430 contains the specific rules for conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, control circuit conductors, controllers, and disconnects for electric motors. The installation requirements for air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment are in Art. 440; those supplement or amend Art. 430 requirements. |
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| | | NEC Chapter 2 [Wiring and Protection] contains important guidelines that apply “generally” to all electrical installations (see Figure 90.3 for Code arrangement). That means these rules must be applied or affect Articles throughout the entire Code book (Chapters 1-9). |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Receptacle outlets in meeting room fixed walls shall be installed in accordance with _____. |
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| | | Editor-in-chief Ellen Parson and NEC Expert Russ LeBlanc discuss some of the most significant changes to the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code. This episode highlights the revision to Sec. 110.26 related to requirements for open equipment doors, egress, and working space around electrical equipment. |
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| | | Members Webinar: Identifying and troubleshooting the most common issues with switchgear condition and how they relate to arc flash hazards |
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