| | | | | | Should you see OSHA as a hostile entity out to reduce your competitiveness and profitability, or is there a way to use OSHA to improve competitiveness and profitability? How your company sees OSHA can have a profound effect on employee safety. |
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| | | | Follow these 10 basic tips to avoid injury while using a conduit bender. |
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| | | | A new study, conducted by the AI productivity platform Plus Docs, recently revealed top states in which residents feel the most burned out. See which state's residents are the most overwhelmed, as measured by burnout-related internet keyword searches. |
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| | Sponsored | | Electrical workers are becoming more familiar with and using proper PPE and hazard mitigation techniques. However, many electrical professionals and companies have the wrong perspective about electrical safety. The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 70E standard is driving workers toward a perspective of prevention over protection. Risk mitigation... |
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| | | | It’s time to test your knowledge on arc-flash reduction techniques. |
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| | | Test your NEC holiday lighting knowledge with this quiz and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon! |
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| | Sponsored | With Brady's portable label printers, you can print effective, durable labels directly on the jobsite. These compact and rugged printers are designed for electricians, offering fast printing, a variety of label materials and multiple ways to connect. Ensure safety and compliance on every project with Brady's portable label printers. |
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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 looks at how emergency disconnects are handled in the NEC and what was added in the 2023 edition of the Code. |
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| | | In Episode 56 of EC&M On Air, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sat down with a few of this year's Top 50 electrical contractor executives to discuss the biggest challenges that electrical contractors are facing along with the current state and future of AI adoption. Our guests include Gaël Pirlot of Inglett & Stubbs, Tony Mann of E-J Electric Installation... |
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| | | When starting to implement a hazard communication program, also known as a HAZCOM program, it is important to understand five key elements listed below. The goal is to ensure that workers understand the risks associated with these substances and know how to handle them safely. |
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| | | Spark explosions are a significant hazard in various industrial settings, often resulting from igniting flammable gases, vapors, dust, or fibers. These explosions can lead to substantial property damage, injuries, and, in the worst cases, death. |
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| | | While Section 404.1 makes it clear that wireless or battery-powered switches like the one shown in the photo are not covered by Art. 404, the informational note following Sec. 404.1 provides an important reminder for other requirements found in Sec. 210.70 which may apply to battery-powered switches. |
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| | | Fire alarm circuits and equipment must comply with Sec. 760.3(A) through (O). Article 300 does not apply, except where specifically referenced within Sec. 760.3. In this article, Mike Holt looks at most of these requirements. |
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| | | Violations of the National Electrical Code (NEC) regarding transformers are often encountered while performing electrical plan reviews. There are far too many NEC requirements to explain in just one short article, but three common types of violations are: (1) transformer secondary conductors (wiring) having an ampacity less than the OCPD rating at ... |
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