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EC&M Tech Talk — Bonding for Safety
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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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DOE Ruling Clarifies Future of Transformer Efficiency

April 30, 2024
The new rule is expected to be an unlikely magic bullet for easing shortages and solving design/production challenges.

Moving Violations Video No. 309: LFNC Installation Misstep

April 29, 2024
Russ examines a couple of LFNC violations.
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The 10 Least-Green States in America: 2024

April 29, 2024
See which states ranked the lowest in terms of environmental-friendliness.
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Code Quiz of the Week: No. 436

April 29, 2024
Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
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Fall Protection Citation Prevention — Part 8

April 19, 2024
Do you know how OSHA differentiates between personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, and warning line systems?
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NFPA 70E: Annex Marks the Spot — Part 1

April 19, 2024
Don’t overlook the annexes of NFPA 70E, they are full of valuable safety information.

When Is Safety Compliance Not Good Enough?

April 17, 2024
Electrical safety expert Lanny Floyd, P.E., answers this question and many more in an interview with Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson at the PowerTest 24 conference.

NEC Requirements for Services — Part 1

April 16, 2024
Do you understand the conductor and equipment requirements for services?