|  This annual list often features the same categories from year to year – and 2020 was no different. However, only four of the 10 categories held the same positions as 2019, with the rest switching positions. See which categories maintained their positions from 2019 to 2020 and which ones didn't. |
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|  It seems simple enough. If you have an extension ladder, extend it and lean it against the wall. What can go wrong? Rather than try to train people on every permutation they might encounter, train them on the principles. In essence, you don’t want the ladder to move once somebody is on it. |
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|  When a man left for work one early autumn morning, his family, friends, and coworkers could not have foreseen the tragic events that would soon unfold. On that fateful day, the 31-year-old employee of an engineering firm was tasked with surveying utility pole placement in support of the development of engineering plans. |
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|  In utilities and large construction projects, these responsibilities have traditionally been shared and the division of labor spelled out in contract documents. The division of labor spelled out in NFPA 70(E) 110.3 will be familiar to people who have worked in those environments. |
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Members Only |  PREMIUM CONTENT: Every May, the construction industry observes National Electrical Safety Month in an effort to promote electrical safety in the home, school, and workplace. Employing a few simple precautions can help everyone avoid electrically related fires, fatalities, injuries, and property loss. To help keep electrical safety top of mind, take our 5-question quiz for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, Cabela’s, or iTunes! |
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|  The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. Key to the celebration is the launch of a virtual 125th Anniversary Conference Series that replaces the traditional in-person 2021 NFPA Conference & Expo. It kicks off May 18 with an “Empowering Electrical Design, Installation, and Safety” one-day program. |
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|  North American Lighting Inc., Paris, Ill., is facing more than $85,000 in penalties after an OSHA investigation recently found the company lacked adequate machine safety procedures. This inquiry was in response to an accident that occurred on Nov. 14, 2020 in which a master maintenance technician for this central Illinois lighting manufacturer suffered severe facial burns when pressurized material in a plastic molding machine exploded. |
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|  This photo gallery highlights the 30 individuals who were selected as 2021's group of Under 30 EC&M All Stars and serves as a sneak peek for the upcoming Special Report, which will reveal specifically how these young professionals are going above and beyond the call of duty, especially demonstrating innovation, efficiency, and creativity while incorporating technology into their jobs. |
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|  JLG Industries, a manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers, is participating in OSHA’s 8th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction the week of May 3-7. This event is held each year to raise fall hazard awareness across the United States, giving companies an opportunity to provide important safety training to help minimize the risks associated with falls from height. |
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|  Traditionally, lockout/tagout is treated as a one-off encounter each time. Even if six maintenance electricians have each performed lockout/tagout on the same machine several times, the “new guy” seventh electrician will have to duplicate all their work. This often includes obtaining drawings, carefully going through them to identify all energy sources, and then physically locating them. |
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|  The human hand is a marvel. Its opposing thumb and other features allow you to do many things that only humans can do. What if the joints in your hands begin to hurt with only the slightest exertion? Here are some tips to keep your hands healthy and strong. |
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|  The Electrical Safety Foundation International is launching its annual effort to help reduce electrically related fatalities, injuries, and property loss. This year's campaign theme aims to educate the workforce about solar panel and temporary power safety precautions, and helps businesses prepare their facilities for electric vehicle charging. |
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| You may have heard of tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and climber’s elbow. Each term describes inflammation at one of the three biceps insertion points at the elbow. Any of these conditions can turn a physically fit person into someone who can barely hold a coffee cup. |
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