| | | | | | OSHA citations can be costly. You might pay fines, have to scramble to meet the inspector’s demands in a very short time, experience operational interruptions, see an insurance rate hike, and witness talented employees look for employment where the safety record is better. Here are five tips to help prevent these citations. |
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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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| | | Why, aside from the human toll, is fall protection of particular importance to company executives, managers, and supervisors? OSHA writes more citations for fall protection than for any other safety category. The “General Requirements” part of the fall protection requirements has been in the number one spot for the past 12 years in a row. |
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| | Advertisement | SDS Series Disconnects are available 30A, 60A and 100A and are rated IP69K and UL Type 4X. External mounting feet provide 1” standoff for liquids and contaminants. 30A model offers drop in capability to industry standard footprint. |
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| | | A recent U.S. Department of Labor investigation into the electrocution of a 32-year-old worker in Miami found the lineman's employer failed to make certain its crews working near overhead power lines followed required safety measures. |
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| | Advertisement | Bulwark doesn't just do FR/AR. We are FR/AR. And for you, that means arc-rated clothing that's professional and comfortable. |
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| | | In Episode 29 of “EC&M Tech Talk,” Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, covers the topic of transformers found in Art. 450 of the National Electrical Code. However, not all of the required information for the proper installation of transformers is found in the NEC. |
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| | Advertisement | Electrical Engineers, Technicians, Maintenance Managers save the date for POWERTEST24, THE ELECTRICAL POWER SAFETY & RELIABILITY CONFERENCE. Early Registration Opens Sept. 1, 2023|Event Dates: Feb. 26–Mar. 1, 2024|Dallas, TX. PowerTest.org |
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| | | From the EC&M e-books library: How to revitalize the electrical industry and attract the next generation of workers. |
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| | | At the National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®) workshop in June, hosted by IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), opportunities, barriers, and technical aspects of the 2023 edition of the NESC were discussed. The workshop brought together more than 100 individuals who are enthusiastic about the NESC, its related fields, and adoption of the Code in ... |
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| | | Fill in the blank. In dwelling units, when determining the spacing of receptacle outlets, _____ on exterior walls shall not be considered wall space. |
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| | | In Episode 27 of “EC&M On Air,” Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M sits down with Rocky Rowlett, vice president of safety for Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), to talk about all things electrical safety, specifically how FTI treats safety as a culture at their company. They cover FTI’s recent AGC Construction Safety Excellence Grand Award win... |
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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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| | | In Episode 20 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert covers audience questions about 2023 National Electrical Code requirements for reconditioned ... |
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| | | In Episode 19 of “EC&M Asks,” our subject matter expert Tommy Northcott, P.E., a senior power engineer and branch manager for Jacobs Technology, Inc., answers more reader-submitted questions regarding electrical equipment maintenance and the NFPA 70B history, along with its 2023 updates. |
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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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| | | 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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| | | EC&M (in cooperation with sister publications CONTRACTOR, Contracting Business, and EHS Today), recently launched its fourth annual Workplace Safety Academy. This free online learning event pulls everything you need to know about workplace safety into one place, aggregating videos, white papers, articles, and sponsored content on topics like arc flash... |
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| | | Take this quiz about electric vehicles and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s! |
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