Members Only |  FREE PREMIUM CONTENT: Projections for growing demand for electricity – and the resulting energy infrastructure and environmental implications – continue to drive discussion of ways to avert calamity. One promising line of research is focusing on improvements to appliances that will reduce their overall footprint. |
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Members Only |  Larger industrial and manufacturing facilities as well as campus-style facilities often distribute power at voltages up to 15,000V (15kV) within the facilities. No matter the voltage level, the basic electrical safety rules found in the NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, still apply. Depending on the voltage level, the changes include certain shock boundary distances and the tools necessary to verify an electrically safe work condition. |
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Advertisement |  Electrical Products on Display this Month at the Facilities Expo! With a focus on electrical systems, the Facilities Expo ties together all aspects of facilities engineering, MRO, and green buildings. Register for free to explore our solution packed exhibitor floor, learn from industry experts, and network! Click here to learn more | | |
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|  Do you know an up-and-coming young electrical professional who has shown extraordinary results on the job? If so, nominate him or her for consideration as an EC&M Under 30 All-Star. The deadline is April 29. |
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|  Fill in the blank. Where using multioutlet assemblies for kitchen countertops and work surfaces, each _____ of multioutlet assembly containing two or more receptacles installed in individual or continuous lengths shall be considered to be one receptacle outlet. |
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|  A basic overview of typical RESS components may help electrical professionals understand how these components may impact approaches to mitigating the hazards and help answer the question: Are current safety and design standards sufficient to address the electrical hazards associated with RESSs? This piece takes an inside look at the electrical hazards associated with rechargeable energy storage systems and how to ensure safe installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. |
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Members Only |  FREE PREMIUM CONTENT: In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss why Sec. 406.4(D)(4) may undergo some additional changes in the 2023 NEC and why understanding the definitions in Art. 100 is of the utmost importance. |
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|  Check out EC&M’s picks for the 50 counties with the most growth potential this year. |
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|  Greenlee is now accepting entries for its first-ever Greenlee Experience – a new contest for electrical and utility trade professionals that celebrates the vital role these individuals play in building and maintaining our country’s critical infrastructure. Five grand prize winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to one of Greenlee’s manufacturing facilities in Elyria, Ohio, Aug. 3-5, 2022. |
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Members Only |  FREE PREMIUM CONTENT: In this episode, Ellen Parson speaks with Michelle Tinsley and Nathan Pentico. They discuss how YellowBird works with construction companies to ensure safe workplaces. Additionally, they also talk about how it matches certified EHS workers for on-demand work to fill in gaps, build and implement training programs, investigate incidents, and file OSHA reports. Most importantly, they go over the top safety concerns electrical professionals need to plan for in 2022. |
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|  Check out real photos of electrical, telecom, and cable wiring installations gone wrong around the world. |
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|  OSHA found Williams Specialty Services, G UB MK Constructors and the Tennessee Valley Authority exposed workers to fall and electrocution hazards by not determining if the walking and working surfaces employees were working from had the strength and structural integrity to support them safely. |
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|  Emerging from the industrial model of “managers think, workers act” was the concept that a safety program consisted of rules employees were expected to follow. This model never worked particularly well. It often devolved into a game where the employees, viewing safety requirements as getting in the way of getting the job done, would see what they could get away with. The model used by NFPA 70E relies on the best safety resource available. |
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|  Endeavor Business Media and Resource Innovation Institute announce the inaugural Resilient Harvests Conference to take place on November 1-2, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach in Long Beach, CA. The Resilient Harvests Conference brings together a variety of industry leaders in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and cannabis cultivation communities to build consensus on government regulations, utility and efficiency program support, and technology integration. |
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|  These 10 EV-related products are designed to advance electric vehicle technology by providing innovations in charging, power sources, wall boxes, power management, and more. |
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|  Most of the rules that electricians follow in their daily routine can be found in Art. 110 of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Professional electricians know the difference between trade preferences, Code requirements, and wives’ tales. Always remember the Code only sets the minimum requirements you must follow. |
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Members Only |  Test your basketball knowledge and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s! |
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