Safety

Protecting electrical professionals from safety hazards on the job, in the plant, and in the field

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EC&M Tech Talk Video — Changes to the 2024 NFPA 70E

Dec. 1, 2023
Randy Barnett covers the most significant changes to this important standard for electrical safety in Episode 33.
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Avoiding Common Commercial Ladder Mistakes

April 5, 2024
Commercial ladders are well-designed products, but their safe use depends on you.
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Reducing Reliance on PPE

April 5, 2024
Don’t make PPE carry more of the safety burden than it should.
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Improving Your Company's EMR Through Safety Practices

April 5, 2024
How a company’s experience modification rating (EMR) affects their ability to secure work and how to improve your company’s rating.
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Moving Violations Video No. 308: Tight Quarters

April 4, 2024
Where is Russ supposed to stand?
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Code Quiz of the Week: No. 432

April 1, 2024
Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
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Missouri Bill Calls for Establishing a State Building Code

March 29, 2024
A push emerges in Missouri for uniformity across NEC and other building codes.
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EC&M Asks — Summarizing NEC Art. 430 Requirements

March 28, 2024
In Episode 32, SME Randy Barnett addresses overcurrent protection, overloads, and sizing conductor requirements for motors.
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EC&M On Air — Creative Solutions to Workforce Shortage Crippling the Construction Industry: Part 2

March 25, 2024
Episode 42 features Part 2 of our conversation with Mike Greenwalt and Edward Cota on how construction leaders can bring a new generation to the electrical industry.