| | | | | | As we inch closer toward the OSHA injury tracking deadline in March, now is the time for your organization to review your safety metrics. KPIs are invaluable systems of measurement for understanding, maintaining, and, most importantly, improving workplace safety. |
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| | Sponsored | | Need a 60A utility power and a convenience outlet? Why install 2 boxes when you can combine both into one enclosure. Choose from 5 sizes, various receptacle standards, motor disconnects, switched receptacles, and overcurrent protection. |
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| | | | We hear a lot about ladder safety, but how safe are your ladders actually? Learn how to locate OSHA's ladder safety requirements and the ANSI standards applied to each of the five types of ladders listed. |
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| | Sponsored | | Extensive history, extended solutions. From Power to Data, Hazardous Location to Large Custom Solutions, Ericson has reel solutions for your most demanding applications. We know Cable Reels. |
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| | | | What is a check step, and how can you use them to ensure your work is correct and performed as safely as possible? |
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| | | | The most recent data set compiles information from OSHA and the U.S. BLS across the 13 years between 2011 and 2023. |
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| | | The 45th annual event kicks off on May 1, 2025, and its theme is "Game On!" Each week also features its own focal theme to help motivate and educate on practicing building safety. |
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| | | In this Tech Talk Randy Barnett pulls out specific information from NEC Article 210 Branch Circuits Not Over 1000 Volts ac, 1500 Volts dc, Nominal. Article 210 is a large article full of detailed content addressing some of the most common electrical wiring and maintenance tasks electrical workers perform. |
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| | | President Trump’s newly announced additional 10% tariff on imports from China (beginning February 4) and the prospect of new 25% levies on those from Mexico and Canada within weeks scramble the sourcing picture for contractors. Facing another round of possible price increases on a potentially broad range of core construction inputs, the industry is... |
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| | | Do you know an up-and-coming young electrical professional who has shown extraordinary results on the job? If so, nominate them for consideration as an EC&M Under 30 All-Star. The deadline is April 11. |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Extreme cold can cause some types of liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit to become _____ and therefore more susceptible to damage from physical contact. |
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| | | EC&M readers continue to rank the NEC as the most-important topic we cover. Shoddy electrical installers beware: If you’re behind an electrical installation gone wrong like those featured here, there’s a good chance your handiwork may turn up in the pages of EC&M on online someday soon. |
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| | | In Episode 61 of EC&M On Air, we're bringing you "In Case You Missed It" insights from Rick Pedley, president and CEO of PK Safety! Your host and editor-in-chief of EC&M, Ellen Parson, reads an audio-only version of Rick's popular article, "How to Avoid Spark Explosions." This article highlights what static electricity is, how dust plays a role in ... |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc go back to basics and remind themselves and our listners why the definitions in Article 100 are so important. Specifically, this episode looks at emergency disconnect requirements in Sec. 230.85. |
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| | | In Episode 62, Ellen and Jim take a deep dive into hot and cold markets, electrical mega projects, and what to expect this year when it comes to the electrical industry. |
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| | | EVs are becoming much more common for commercial and personal use. This quiz will go over some EV charging station information that may be relevant to NETA Technicians. |
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