Safety Matters - Dec 1st, 2023
 
 
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Safety Matters

Educating the market on the electrical safety front.
 
Electrical Consultant Mark Lamendola provides a A step-by-step guide for effective, efficient, and safe use of circular saws by electrical professionals.
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In Episode 33 of “EC&M Tech Talks,” Randy Barnett discusses the recent changes to the NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
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The skilled trades represent a long tradition, but little about the profession feels traditional today. Contractor work is facing rapid change due to advances in technology and changing customer expectations about their homes, systems—and budgets. Meanwhile, the contractor’s other “jobs” keep getting bigger and harder to manage: recruiter, trainer,...
Severe frostbite can result in the loss of toes, fingers, and facial features. Most of us aren’t at risk of that while on the job, but many electrical workers experience minor and moderate frostbite. The most noticeable effects are usually temporary, but permanent damage can occur.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Industry Applications Society (IEEE IAS) recently announced that registration for the 2024 Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW) is now open. The event will take place March 4-8, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz., at the El Conquistador Hotel.
Citing worrisome statistics showing lone worker vulnerability to on-the-job injuries, the National Safety Council (NSC) is out with a deep dive into the state of information technology that can be used to improve the margin of safety for those workers.
In Episode 34, Ellen Parson discusses the biggest challenges facing the electrical industry with three Top 50 execs.
Fill in the blank. The equipotential plane in an agricultural building shall be connected to the electrical grounding system with a solid copper, insulated, covered, or bare conductor and not smaller than _____ AWG.
The holiday season has arrvied! To help you celebrate, Group Editorial Director Mike Eby has compiled his annual list of products that any electrical professional would love to receive this holiday season. Click through the slides to see what Mike feels would make a great gift to unwrap this year.
EC&M’s second industry compensation survey reveals pay increases and satisfying work don’t necessarily alleviate job-related stress for electrical professionals.
Today there are state-of-the-art remote racking and switching systems that allow a qualified electrical worker to interact with circuit breakers from a distance outside of the arc flash boundary. This is a big step in reducing safety risks related to arc flash. Remote racking systems require a significant investment and take time to learn.
In Episode 34, we highlight one of Randy Barnett’s popular EC&M Asks videos in an audio-only format.
Date: December 14, 2023 Time: 11:00 AM EST / 10:00 AM CST / 8:00 AM PST / 3:00 PM GMT Duration: 1 HourRegister Today!Already registered? Please click here to log in! A certificate of attendance will be offered.Summary:The electric vehicle (EV) market seems to be exploding and rapidly increasing the presence of EVs on the streets. This rapid increase...
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. 625.49 Island Mode (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System). Listen now and learn all about this hot topic.
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