Safety Matters - Sep 1st, 2023
 
 
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Safety Matters

Educating the market on the electrical safety front.
 
By changing how training, monitoring, and reporting are handled, workplace hazards can be identified in real time, mitigating risk and keeping employees safe. By adopting technology, you can increase your productivity while reducing your compliance risk.
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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.

A key tool in preventing both safety incidents and OSHA citations is to communicate safety policy in an effective way. OSHA requires some elements of communication, and if these are missing, then you are at risk of citation.
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With a special focus for electrical professionals, the Facilities Expo has solutions for any building challenges you might face. Here you will learn from industry experts, network, and explore our solution packed exhibitor floor—all for free!

In Episode 30 of “EC&M Tech Talks,” Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, discusses a change in the 2023 National Electrical Code. In Sec. 110.12 Mechanical Execution of Work, the term “neat and workmanlike“ was replaced with the term “professional and skillful.” Thus, all of our electrical...
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This photo gallery offers a sneak peek at the companies making it into the Top 20 spots, listed in descending order and based on their 2022 electrical sales data. To find out more about the driving forces behind the key players in the electrical contracting business, read the full 2023 Top 50 Electrical Contractors Special Report and Top 50 Rankings...
Members Webinar: How to minimize loss and maximize profits when it comes to designing and installing advanced lighting control installations
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 Sec. 210.8(F) and revisions made to GFCI protection for dwelling unit outdoor outlets.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently announced its opposition to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announcement of a proposed rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process. The proposed rule would allow an employee to choose a third-party representative (such as an outside union ...
Once again, cities in the state of California and Washington topped “Top 10 Highest-Paying Cities for Electricians for 2022,” along with two cities in Hawaii that are newcomers to this list. Several cities switched positions dramatically compared to the previous year, based on the “Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2022 Study.” Click through this...
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In Episode 22 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Ron Widup, vice chairman, board of directors, and senior advisor of technical services for Shermco Industries, covers maintenance best practices for medium-voltage circuit breakers.
Fill in the blank. Outlets in or around pool areas shall be not less than _____ ft from the inside walls of the pool.
In Episode 29, Gregg Schoppman, Principal at FMI, joins Editor in Chief Ellen Parson to talk about his firm’s latest talent study, specifically how these results relate to construction and engineering firms.
In this special edition of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sat down with the product managers representing the Platinum, Gold, and Silver winners of EC&M's 2023 Product of the Year competition to learn more about the products’ applications, development process, and end-user benefits.
Fill in the blank. Flexible cord sets and power supply cords shall not be used as a substitute for _____ wiring of a structure.
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