| | | | | | Fall protection violations typically take top place every year on OSHA’s Top 10 list. While addressing your fall protection program with an eye toward preventing violations is good, it’s even better to take actions that will improve fall protection immediately. |
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| | | | Paints and solvents are essential in maintenance and construction, but they also bring dangers of both flammability and toxicity when stored improperly. Follow these tips to reduce both dangers. |
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| | | The first update in almost 20 years, OSHA’s latest arc flash guidance is poised to make a lasting impact on safety in the electrical industry. |
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| | | New industry research exposes systemic leadership flaws pushing talent out of the construction industry — and what it will take to knock down barriers to growth for women. |
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| | | NEC Sec. 110.12 “Mechanical Execution of Work” requires electrical work be done in a “professional and skillful manner.” Unfortunately, the Code does not give us any definition for the term. However, an Informational Note in Sec. 110.12 does point us in the right direction. A NECA National Electrical Installation Standard (NEIS) becomes our guideline... |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M On Air, we're featuring an interview conducted at PowerTest 25 in March 2025 by Ellen Parson with Lanny Floyd, adjunct professor (principle consultant, electrical safety and technology), The University of Alabama at Birmingham. They got the opportunity to discuss Lanny's presentation at PowerTest 25, hosted by NETA, entitled... |
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| | | Once again, cities in California top the charts when it comes to the highest-paying cities for electrical engineers, based on data from May 2024 "Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics" page from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Click through these slides to see which 10 metropolitan areas (listed in descending order) offer some of the... |
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| | | Fill in the blank. At least one lighting outlet controlled by a listed _____ shall be installed in every habitable room, kitchen, laundry area, and bathroom of a dwelling unit. |
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| | | Wearables, AI, and new PPE designs are providing electrical contractors with more options to protect employees — including those who work on low-voltage systems. |
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| | | From safer job sites to streamlined workflows, discover how adopting a standardized construction approach across safety, training, and material handling helps electrical contractors tackle complex projects more efficiently and with fewer errors. |
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| | | Protective relays are critical power systems components, and it is essential to design and use them properly to detect power system issues. As NETA-certified technicians, we must be familiar with the purpose and operation of various types of protective relays. |
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