| | | | | | Part 4 of this article series outlines essential OSHA scaffold safety requirements, emphasizing suspension support devices, outrigger beams, and inspection protocols to prevent violations and ensure worker safety. |
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| | Sponsored | | Your electrical and power infrastructure must be able to withstand washdown and other corrosive agents in demanding food and beverage processing facilities. From production to packaging operations, watch our video to see the MENNEKES products that excel under these conditions. |
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| | | | Learn about the five types of boundaries outlined in NFPA 70E and the importance of clearly defining/respecting these limits to ensure electrical safety and prevent injuries from arc flash, shock, and other hazards. |
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| | Sponsored | | Lockout tagout consistantly lands on OSHA's Top 10 most cited list. Many citations are for missing procedures, poor documentation, or lack of training. A compliant program has many elements, but it starts with 6 key pillars. This article covers the 6 core elements you need to build a robust, successful LOTO program that keeps workers safe and avoids fines. |
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| | | | Is that installation for real? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Back by popular demand, EC&M presents the “best of the worst” What's Wrong Here photos from 2025. Read each hint, and then click the next slide to read the analysis from NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc on what's behind every Code violation. |
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| | Sponsored | | EC&M Editor-in-Chief, Ellen Parson, discusses “2026 NEC Code Changes: Key Impacts for Electrical Contractors” with subject matter expert Chad Kennedy, Director of Industry Standards for Schneider Electric. In this third and final piece of three video interviews, we’ll explore several key NEC revisions around microgrids and critical... |
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| | | Use the right test equipment the correct way to protect yourself from hazards associated with measuring in the electrical environment. |
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| | Sponsored | EC&M Editor-in-Chief, Ellen Parson, discusses “2026 NEC Code Changes: Key Impacts for Electrical Contractors” with subject matter expert Chad Kennedy, Director of Industry Standards for Schneider Electric. In this first of three video interviews, we’ll explore several key NEC revisions designed to protect workers and improve job... |
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| | | The holiday season is here! To help you celebrate, Group Editorial Director Mike Eby has compiled his annual list of products that any electrical professional would love to unwrap this year. |
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| | | From the EC&M e-books library: Best practices for fostering an electrically safe working environment |
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| Randy Barnett explains new Articles, a commonsense grouping of information, and the relocation of existing information in the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC). |
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| | | Learn why electrical safety is so critical, identify common causes of electrical injuries/fatalities on job sites, and implement processes to combat these hazards. |
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| The 2023 update of NFPA 70B transforms it from a recommended practice into an enforceable standard, emphasizing proactive electrical maintenance to enhance safety, reduce downtime, and ensure regulatory compliance across facilities. |
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