| | | | | | We often think of complacency as being constant in time. You are either complacent or you are not. But situational complacency exists. As the situation changes, an attitude that wasn’t complacent for the old conditions can be complacent for the new conditions. |
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| | | | In the electrical trade, the risks are not only highly consequential but can also come in an instant. Arc flash incidents, which occur when an electrical current deviates from its intended path and travels through ionized air, can produce temperatures exceeding 35,000°F — hotter than the sun's surface. This is why anyone working on or near energized... |
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| | | | Many people who have not yet reached mid-career believe they can curry favor with their supervisor or their employer by cutting “unnecessary” corners to get the job done faster. But a good supervisor or a good employer is likely to be more alerted than impressed by unusually fast job completions. |
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| | | Poor communication on the job is one of the major contributing factors attributed to workplace safety incidents. In fact, the safety professionals tell us poor job panning and job briefings are contributing factors to as many as 80% of workplace accidents! |
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| | | In this video, filmed on March 11, Ellen talked with Lanny Floyd, adjunct professor (principle consultant, electrical safety and technology), The University of Alabama at Birmingham. They cover some of the highlights from Lanny's PowerTest 25 presentation, entitled "Advanced Risk Factors for Electrical Safety." |
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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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| | | In Episode 67, we're covering the many misconceptions surrounding power quality (PQ) issues with Philip Keebler, technical advisor to PBE Engineers. This episode had so much great PQ information, so Ellen Parson, host of EC&M On Air and Editor-in-Chief of EC&M, decided to split this episode into two parts. This episode is Part 1 and covers economic... |
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| | | In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio-only form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "National Electrical Code 2023 Revision Costs Draw Debate" by, Freelance Writer Tom... |
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| | | With the need for new construction employees growing at a breakneck pace, EPD, an aftermarket parts and components seller for construction and industrial machinery, has revealed the most in-demand construction jobs for 2025 and beyond. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, EPD has uncovered the fastest-growing jobs in the construction industry... |
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| | | This gallery provides real-life examples of how integrating infrared thermography into your electrical maintenance program can provide instant benefits that exceed the implementation costs. Using infrared thermography provides the early-warning insights that allow you to take corrective actions before catastrophic and costly electric equipment failures... |
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