| | | | | | Identifying your primary exit is good, but what if it’s blocked by fire or falling debris? What if there’s even a tiny chance your hands may be injured by electric shock, acid, or crushing, but the nearest door doesn’t have a panic bar? No matter what size or type of space you’ll be working in, you need to know where and how to exit. |
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| | Sponsored | | It’s never been easier to upgrade your facility with motor disconnects that prioritize sanitation, promote safety and minimize installation time with footprint compatibility. With an industry-standard mounting pattern, MENNEKES 30A CDS, SPEC Grade and SDS switches are true drop-in replacements. |
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| | | | When starting to implement a hazard communication program, also known as a HAZCOM program, it is important to understand five key elements listed below. The goal is to ensure that workers understand the risks associated with these substances and know how to handle them safely. |
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| | Sponsored | | The new Women’s Carhartt® FeatherWeight FR Line, offered exclusively from Cintas®, features GlenGuard® AR/FR fabric. Incorporating knit paneling for improved range of motion, this new line of flexible, comfortable, and durable workwear was built specifically for women and is classified as ARC 2 and UL 2112 certified. |
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| | | | The shoes or boots you wear to work have much in common with the foundation of the home you live in. For example, your weight is on those shoes all day just as the weight of your home is borne by its foundation. A cracked foundation can’t do its job, and neither can worn out shoes. One way these differ, of course, is the tops and sides of those shoes... |
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| | | | Construction continues to be one of the most dangerous professions in the United States. In a 2022 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over 1,000 construction workers died from workplace injuries. Falls were attributed to just over 20% of those fatalities, which is especially tragic because falls from heights are 100% preventable... |
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| | | In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett, NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional discusses the rules found in NEC Art. 250 Grounding and Bonding, Part X Grounding of Systems and Circuits of over 1000 Volts. In the field such systems are often referred to as medium voltage. |
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| | Sponsored | Electricians: Conquer any building challenge! Master the latest electrical solutions, network with industry experts, and explore innovative products – all for FREE at the Facilities Expo. |
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| | | It’s time to test your knowledge on arc-flash reduction techniques. |
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| Despite headwinds, crosswinds, and perennial winds of change, a happy breeze was at the electrical contracting industry’s back in 2023. That’s evident from EC&M’s latest annual survey of electrical contractors that determines the EC&M Top 50 Electrical Contractors, a ranking based on reported annual revenue. From that top-line perspective, contractors... |
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| NECA 2024 has begun in San Diego! The Editorial Team of EC&M is at the show and got a chance to check out all of the latest product innovations being showcased on the show floor. As always, this year’s show has a great selection of products designed to help electrical contractors work more efficiently, safely, and quickly. In this gallery, we're bringing... |
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| | | Fill in the blank. Each meeting room of not more than _____ in other than dwelling units shall have outlets for nonlocking-type, 125V, 15A or 20A receptacles installed in accordance with 210.65(B). |
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| In Episode 54, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson sat down with a few of this year's Top 50 electrical contractor executives to discuss some of the most significant electrical industry trends: Gaël Pirlot of Inglett & Stubbs, Tony Mann of E-J Electric Installation Co., and Chuck Goodrich of Gaylor Electric. |
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| Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Expert Russ LeBlanc discuss some of the most significant changes to the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code. In this episode, they look at Sec. 210.8(D) regarding specific appliances. |
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