| | | | | | A ladder is basically two rails with rungs between them. How can ladder safety violations be so common that they consistently rank near the top of OSHA’s annual most cited list, and how can your company eliminate them? |
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| | Sponsored | | Need a 60A utility power and a convenience outlet? Why install 2 boxes when you can combine both into one enclosure. Choose from 5 sizes, various receptacle standards, motor disconnects, switched receptacles, and overcurrent protection. |
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| | | | Coming into contact with an overhead power line is a preventable safety incident. When it’s not prevented, the consequences are usually fatal. Informative Annex N provides an example of an industrial procedure for working around overhead electrical lines and equipment. |
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| | Sponsored | | GlenGuard’s insanely lightweight, seriously soft AR/FR fabric is engineered to handle whatever the workday throws your way. American-made and moisture wicking, it delivers next-level comfort and durability that stands up to the grind. When the job demands more, GlenGuard gets it done—without compromising compliance or comfort. |
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| | | | Do you want to join Trevor and share what a day in the life looks like for you? We’re looking for more “Everyday Electricians” who work in other market sectors to showcase the unique and diverse work EC&M’s audience tackles on a daily basis. So, no matter what electrical niche you specialize in, we’d like to hear from you — the goal is sharing educational... |
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| | | The Partnership for Electrical Safety (PES) recently hosted its inaugural Washington, DC member meeting on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, March 26 with more than 30 member representatives in attendance. The event united key industry leaders, policymakers, and advocates to address critical issues in electrical worker safety, focusing on the promotion of... |
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| | Sponsored | With a special focus for electrical professionals, the Facilities Expo has solutions for any building challenges you might face. Here you will learn from industry experts, network, and explore our solution packed exhibitor floor—all for free! |
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| | | The editors of EC&M magazine are pleased to formally announce the category winners of the 2025 Product of the Year competition! Watch this video to see the 36 category winners for this year's program, listed in alphabetical order by category. |
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| | | In this Moving Violations, Russ examines an exit sign with a few issues. Take a look at the wiring. The power supply cord is hung and secured on the wall, which violates Sec. 400.12 that prohibits the cord from being used in such a manner. Also, there is a violation of Sec. 700.12(H)(2) due to the length of the cord exceeding 3 ft. |
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| | | In Episode 69 of EC&M On Air, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson is highlighting a popular past article with alerts from NECA for its members about what impending tariffs will mean for the electrical industry. If you're interested in more insights regarding tariffs, check out this recent article from Tom Zind, a freelance reporter for EC&M. |
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| | | Episode 68 features our latest Next-Gen Insights interview with 2024 EC&M Under 30 All Star honoree, Wes Newton, a service technician with Hill Electric Co., Anderson, S.C. EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Wes chat about Wes's journey into the electrical industry, must-know technology, and other tips for up-and-coming electrical leaders. |
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| | | We're back with the three most popular The Everyday Electrician™ videos from last month! In case you missed them, these videos were Trevor Ottmann's most popular posts in March 2025 across the EC&M social media accounts. |
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| Fleet electrification provides opportunities to achieve climate goals while delivering social, financial, and environmental benefits to individuals, businesses, and communities. But the road to successful electric vehicle (EV) implementation is not without obstacles. EV fleets need to work all the time under varying conditions to ensure optimal uptime... |
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| | | The new ANSI/NEMA C137.10 standard is designed to keep streetlights on during extreme weather. But in normal times, it also creates opportunities in the smart cities market. |
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| Prior to 2008, communications outlets were not required to be installed in dwelling units. However, a proposal was submitted for the 2008 Code to require a minimum of two communications outlets for newly constructed dwelling units. CMP 16 accepted this proposal in principle with new Sec. 800.156 which stated, “For new construction, a minimum of one... |
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