|  | | | | | Despite advancements in safety standards and compliance, fatalities/injuries continue to occur. Recognize the human factor involved with electrical work, and take preemptive action before disaster strikes. |
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| | | NFPA 70E lists only four responsibilities that the employer must meet for lockout/tagout [120.1(B)(1) through (4)]. At first glance, it might seem that the responsible managers have an easy “check off the box” situation — but that is not at all the case. A closer look at these responsibilities reveals why. |
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| | Advertisement | Griffin Electric has been guided by a safety-first mentality since day one. The well-being of its team has been the company’s priority for 45 years, and it will always operate with their best interests in mind. |
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| | | In Episode 21, we highlight an audio-only version of a popular training video featuring reader Q&A’s. In case you missed it, this content was originally brought to you in our EC&M Asks Q&A video series. This week, we’re featuring subject matter expert Randy Barnett, who addresses some of our readers’ most pressing questions about grounding and bonding... |
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| | | Electricity is a powerful force that can cause serious injury and death. When it comes to electrical job tasks, it only takes an instant to turn a momentary mistake into a life-altering event or even fatality. Therefore, qualified electrical workers must understand the hazards presented by exposed energized parts and know how to protect themselves ... |
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| | Sponsored | As EV ownership ramps up, so does the need for charging infrastructure. That means plenty of major immediate and long-term business opportunities for electrical contractors. |
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| | | When it comes to electrical safety requirements in the workplace, it’s easy to feel like there are an excessive number of steps to complete before a qualified electrical worker ever begins the actual work. However, the requirements are on par with the nature of the hazard. The reality is that when an arc flash event or shock hazard initiates, there... |
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| | | It's that time of year again — time to reveal EC&M's highly anticipated Top 40 electrical design firms list for 2023, ranked specifically by electrical design revenue earned in 2022. This photo gallery offers a sneak peek at the companies making it into the top 10 spots, listed in descending order. |
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| | | Check out the latest product innovations in safety equipment and workwear. Click through the following four slides to see the newest products, including work boots, personal protective equipment, and headlamps. |
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| | | In Episode 26, Randy Barnett covers NEC Art. 315, which addresses requirements for medium-voltage conductors and cable such as listing requirements, construction, installation, and ampacity requirements. Medium-voltage conductors are those that are rated from 2,001V up to and including 35,000V. |
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| | | In Episode 14 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Ron Widup, vice chairman, board of directors, and senior advisor of technical services for Shermco Industries covers bus duct basics. He addresses the basic construct of a bus duct, how to avoid... |
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| | | In Episode 15 of “EC&M Asks,” our subject matter expert Tommy Northcott, P.E., a senior power engineer and branch manager for Jacobs Technology, Inc., answers more reader-submitted questions regarding arc flash safety considerations. |
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| | | The following slides presents five trends that Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) believes will become more prevalent in 2023 and in the coming years in the United States. |
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| | | IEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop has announced its call for proposals has been extended to June 2, 2023. As stated in the press release, "The IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Committee is requesting original, previously unpublished technical paper proposals for presentation at the 2023 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop which will be held March 4 - 8,... |
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| | | In the latest episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss a subject that often confuses electricians – are show window receptacle outlets required to be installed on the inside or the outside of the show window? |
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| | | Once again, California topped this year's list for the highest-paying states for electrical engineers based on data from the “Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2022 Study,” released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Other notable changes include New Mexico claiming the No. 2 spot, which was held by the District of Colombia in 2021... |
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| | | In 2022, Arkansas moved up the rankings as the No. 1 lowest-paying state for electrical engineers, based on based on findings released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in its “Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2022 Study.” Montana remained on the list, dropping one spot to No. 2. |
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| | | The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Acting Director of OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs Patrick Kapust presented OSHA’s Top 10 most frequently cited safety standards for 2022. Announced on Sept. 20, 2022 during the 2022 National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo, the list remains relatively unchanged ... |
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| | | Take this quiz about grounding/bonding basics and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Cabela’s! |
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