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    Electrical Construction & Maintenance: Volume 122, Issue 5
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    Frustrated electrical worker

    An Electrical Accident Waiting to Happen

    May 10, 2023
    Despite advancements in safety standards and compliance, fatalities/injuries continue to occur. Recognize the human factor involved with electrical work, and take preemptive action...
    A second person in appropriate PPE and a fire extinguisher are good options to consider when developing an electrical task safety plan.

    Arc Flash Hazards: Prevention vs. Protection

    May 10, 2023
    Why electrical professionals must consider potential hazards before the work starts to ensure safety
    Courtesy of Shermco Industries.
    Qualified electrical workers must understand the hazards presented by exposed energized parts and know how to protect themselves using safe electrical work practices.

    What Makes a Qualified Electrical Worker

    May 10, 2023
    Who is qualified and who isn’t when it comes to electrical safety — and what training is required?
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    New Product Showcase: Safety Equipment and Workwear — May 2023

    May 10, 2023
    Check out the latest product innovations in safety equipment and workwear.
    Electrical professionals will pave the way for homeowners to make intelligent decisions about home energy management.

    EV Installations on the Home Front – Part 1 of 4

    May 10, 2023
    Key capacity questions and answers for EV charging applications

    More content from May 2023

    Fig. 1. The NEC requirements for flush-mounted box installations can be found in Sec. 314.20.
    Fig. 1. The scope of Art. 404 can be found in Sec. 404.1.

    NEC Requirements for Switches

    May 9, 2023
    Don’t let switch-related Code violations darken your reputation.
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    Shedding Shock Risk

    May 1, 2023
    Electric shock can have debilitating consequences other than electrocution; how can you reduce the risk?
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    Using Data to Increase Job-Site Efficiency

    May 1, 2023
    How to minimize obstacles and chaos on the job site
    corroded electrical equipment

    Illustrated Catastrophes: Corrosion of Conformity

    April 26, 2023
    See the latest Code violations from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc.
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    What's Wrong Here? Hint: Janitor’s Closet Crisis

    April 26, 2023
    Can you spot the Code violation in this photo?
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    Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2022

    April 24, 2023
    See this year's updated rankings.
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    Arc Flash Risk Management Considerations

    Feb. 2, 2023
    Key concepts every electrical professional must understand and put into practice to ensure a safe and reliable electrical operating environment.