| | | | | | It’s difficult to accurately measure the performance of maintenance workers because there are so many variables. Consider what happens if you reduce performance measurement to merely counting completed PMs or completed repair jobs. You’ll reward those who do subpar work because they will take shortcuts to rack up completion points. But if you grade... |
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| | Sponsored | | SLPX stainless steel sloped-top enclosures are available in 3 sizes and are designed for multiple 30A and 60A switches. Units are modular and can also accommodate control devices. Choose from pre-configured combinations or contact us for a customized solution. |
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| | | | The simple definition of a patient care space is: “Any space of a health care facility wherein patients are intended to be examined or treated” [Art. 100]. But correctly understanding this means being clear on what is meant by a health care facility. |
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| | | | After replacing some LP gas lift trucks with electric-powered ones, the production department notices issues popping up. How would you solve this? |
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| | | In Episode 39 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 best practices for medium-voltage cable testing. He answers a question from... |
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| | Sponsored | To achieve EASA Accreditation, service centers undergo third-party evaluation to assure that they are using prescribed good practices to maintain motor efficiency and reliability during electrical and mechanical repairs of electric motors. The accreditation program, which is open to both EASA members and potential members, accomplishes this by using independent, third-party auditors. |
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| | | The rapidly developing industry of renewable power generation can be compared to an hourglass. Inexhaustible supplies of free resources — sun and wind — are converted into a corresponding outflow of electrical energy at a notable return on investment. But the process includes the neck of the hourglass through which the resources must pass. This is ... |
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| | Sponsored | Electricians: Conquer any building challenge! Master the latest electrical solutions, network with industry experts, and explore innovative products – all for FREE at the Facilities Expo. |
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| | | The 2023 edition of NFPA 70B saw it converted from a recommended practice to the Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. This NFPA 70B update will continue to work in conjunction with ANSI/NETA standards and other NFPA standards to provide details on power system maintenance for electrical workers. |
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| A recently released study from personal injury experts Jones & Swanson reveals the most dangerous states for construction workers. They compiled data regarding fatal accidents across various industries in different U.S. states. Click through this gallery to see the 10 most dangerous states based on the report's findings. The results are listed in descending... |
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| These young electrical professionals invest in training and development, tune into technology, and are committed to learning and growing to advance in their careers. |
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| In Episode 50 of the EC&M On Air podcast, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, introduces a few of this year's 2024 30 Under 30 Electrical All Stars: Jose Alvarez, Unity Power Services; Khalid Hachil, Stantec; Sierra English, Phoenix Electrical JATC; and Hazen Ring, Vanguard Electrical. They discuss about some of their secrets to success related ... |
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| | | We're presenting more popular The Everyday Electrician videos by Trevor Ottmann, president of 3/0 Electric! For those of you who may not yet have encountered him, we wanted to present some of Trevor's most-viewed videos from June 2024 across our social media platforms. Watch the embedded Instagram reel or click the links to view it on TikTok or YouTube... |
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| In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc talk about Sec. 300.6 of the NEC and the requirements related to protecting equipment against corrosion and deterioration. |
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| Fill in the blank. Documentation of the cybersecurity assessment for remote access for an adjustable trip circuit breaker connected through a networked interface shall be made available to those authorized to _____ the system. |
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| This month's "Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks" gallery focuses on the latest product innovations in the electric vehicle (EV) category, chosen by the editors of EC&M. Click through the following six slides to see new EV products from around the industry including EV chargers, charging management systems, curbside charging solutions, and more! |
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