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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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Trevor Ottmann, the face behind EC&M's The Everyday Electrician, joins the podcast to discuss some of his best videos.
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May 14, 2026
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ICYMI, tune in to learn about these essential terms based on NFPA 70E requirements.
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EC&M On Air Highlights NFPA 70E Definitions for 'Accessible' and 'Approved'
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ICYMI, this audio-only version of a past popular article covers key terms all electricians should know from NFPA 70E.
April 27, 2026

EC&M Code Conversations

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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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Ellen and Russ LeBlanc discuss 2026 NEC changes related to the installation of receptacle outlets below kitchen countertops.
April 6, 2026

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March 19, 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
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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
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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.
May 28, 2026
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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

Design

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While many construction sectors are lagging, the data center market remains a strong source of revenue for electrical contractors.
May 20, 2026
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May 19, 2026

Construction

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Recent analysis from ABC reveals only two states has lower than estimated construction unemployment rates.
May 27, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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Maintenance/Repair/Operations

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Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code
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Planned shutdowns to replace electrical infrastructure components is more cost-effective than waiting for them to fail.
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How would you troubleshoot this hypothetical plant problem?
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Safety

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This article explores the twelve definitions related to "ground" in electrical systems.
May 15, 2026
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A thorough understanding and implementation of the hierarchy of fall protection controls can help protect workers from fall-related injuries and fatalities.
May 14, 2026
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Lighting & Control

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Test your knowledge of the NEC with this challenging question.
April 23, 2026
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April 21, 2026