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As it has for several years, Fall Protection — General Requirements (29 CFR 1926.501) maintained the No. 1 spot.
OSHA's annual list reveals the most frequently cited safety standards in 2025, with fall protection leading the list, highlighting ongoing safety challenges.
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EC&M Tech Talk — Variable Frequency Drives — VFD’s from Operation to Installation and Maintenance
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In this episode of the EC&M On Air podcast, Ellen Parson Head of Content at EC&M speaks with David Speidelsbach, VP Sales and Strategic Initiatives at Wesco and Alan Turner - ...
May 28, 2026
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Trevor Ottmann, the face behind EC&M's The Everyday Electrician, joins the podcast to discuss some of his best videos.
May 26, 2026
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Learn some hints and tips from one of our 2025 30 under 30 honorees, Nada Abelfattah of Mott MacDonald.
May 14, 2026
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ICYMI, tune in to learn about these essential terms based on NFPA 70E requirements.
May 11, 2026

EC&M Code Conversations

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Ellen and Russ discuss Sec. 555.9 in the 2026 NEC.
June 1, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 14" by Mark Lamendola.
May 18, 2026
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Ellen and Russ LeBlanc discuss 2026 NEC changes related to a new requirement about field marking of EVSE enclosures.
May 4, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 13" by Mark Lamendola.
April 20, 2026

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Russ highlights a raceway violation
May 21, 2026
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Russ inspects a rusted installation near the ocean.
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April 2, 2026

Tech Talk

EC&M Tech Talk — Motor Control Circuits and the NEC
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Randy explains the NEC requirements for non-power-limited remote-control and signaling circuits.
Jan. 30, 2026
EC&M Tech Talk — Low-Voltage Wiring: Limited-Energy and Communication Wiring
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Randy goes over the relocated rules for low-voltage wiring in the 2026 NEC
Jan. 2, 2026
EC&M Tech Talk — Changes to the 2026 National Electrical Code
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Randy Barnett explains new Articles, a commonsense grouping of information, and the relocation of existing information.
Dec. 1, 2025
EC&M Tech Talk — Methods of Grounding and Bonding
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Randy Barnett covers some of the most often used NEC rules for making grounding and bonding connections.
Nov. 1, 2025

National Electrical Code

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Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.
June 3, 2026
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Mark Lamendola continues with Art. 110 of the Code and discusses how an installation that is NEC compliant may still fail an inspection by the customer.
June 2, 2026
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Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
June 1, 2026
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May 28, 2026

Design

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Bechtel and North America’s Building Trades Unions are partnering to modernize apprenticeship programs, aiming to develop a skilled workforce capable of supporting the expanding...
June 3, 2026
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June 2, 2026
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Sizable increase in public sector activity is responsible for spending growth in April
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June 1, 2026

Construction

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It's time to test your knowledge about workforce development!
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Spending continues to decline, according to analysis from ABC
May 29, 2026

Maintenance/Repair/Operations

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Strategies for leveling up your current skillset to become the go-to electrical technician for the job
May 19, 2026
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How modern monitoring and AI are changing electrical safety, and why most facilities are sitting on untapped insight
May 19, 2026
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Complacency and poor communication are the top concerns in workplace safety. Four experts explain why — and offer tips to protect employees, trades, and clients.
May 19, 2026
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Based on the NEC requirements, how do you know whether to choose metal or non-metallic conduit or tubing?
May 19, 2026

Safety

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Photo 1. The goal of NEC requirements is to address the safety needs of not only those who operate, service, and maintain electrical equipment, but also first responders who may encounter these systems.
Clarified rules and new requirements help electrical contractors, designers, and maintenance teams reduce risk in real-world conditions.
May 19, 2026
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Part 2 of this series highlights changes to the calculations based on Sec. 120.41.
May 19, 2026
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May 18, 2026
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Learn about OSHA's lockout/tagout regulations (29CFR 1910.147), which require controlling all energy sources during maintenance to prevent accidental machine start-up.
May 15, 2026

Lighting & Control

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May 13, 2026
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Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.
April 23, 2026
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The event will take place alongside ArchLIGHT Summit at the Dallas Market Center.
April 21, 2026