| | | | | | Distraction contributes to reduced work output, reduced work quality, and increased danger on the job. Here’s how to stop it. |
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| | | | This article emphasizes that an electrical safety program is a comprehensive, documented system encompassing policies, procedures, and principles to manage electrical hazards effectively. |
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| | Sponsored | | Inaccurate lockout procedures aren’t just a safety risk — they’re productivity drains and compliance traps. Standardizing your lockout tagout program ensures that every worker, on every shift, knows exactly how to stay safe. Eliminate guesswork, streamline maintenance and build a more reliable safety culture with Brady’s easy guide. |
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| | | | Construction sites in the Northeast are seeing a strategic move away from traditional ladder use, driven by safety concerns, injury data, and regulatory pressures, emphasizing safer access methods and risk assessments. |
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| | Focusing on OSHA's 29 CFR 1926.451(f), the piece discusses specific scaffold safety rules, the consequences of violations, and effective management responses to employee errors to promote a safer work environment. |
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| | | Learn how to perform effective insulation resistance testing by understanding requirements, selecting proper equipment, conducting spot readings, and investigating anomalies to ensure electrical system safety and longevity. |
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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 them for consideration as an EC&M Under 30 All-Star. The deadline is April 1. |
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| | | The 2026 NEC introduces significant updates to arc flash hazard marking requirements found in Sec. 110.16, removing previous thresholds and emphasizing clear, standardized labels to improve electrical safety for inspectors and workers. These changes align with NFPA 70E standards, promoting consistent safety practices across the industry. |
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| | Sponsored | With a focus on electrical products and services, 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! |
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| | | The way you select and install overcurrent protection will determine whether it does its job—or fails when it matters most. Done correctly, it prevents overheating, arcing, and damage like melted conductors. Done wrong, and you’ve just created a fire hazard waiting to happen. |
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| | | The Fire Protection Research Foundation is launching a multi-year project to develop accurate and practical DC arc-flash hazard calculation methods, addressing the growing use of DC power systems in industry. The initiative includes research, testing, and model validation, with results aimed at enhancing safety standards like NFPA 70E by 2030. |
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