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| | | | Section 110.3 of NFPA 70E outlines essential requirements for developing and maintaining an electrical safety program, emphasizing management's role, employee training, hazard awareness, and safety principles to prevent electrical injuries. |
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| | | | Learn how to develop and maintain an effective electrical maintenance strategy by focusing on critical equipment identification, leveraging modern technology, training qualified staff, and analyzing maintenance data for continuous improvement. |
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| | | In this audio segment, Ellen Parson discusses the definition of "exposed" in NFPA 70E and provides guidance for electricians to ensure their installations comply with safety standards. |
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| | | This article emphasizes shifting from rule-based ladder safety training to a risk management approach, highlighting hardware solutions, misuse reduction, and the importance of awareness and self-discipline to prevent injuries and fatalities. |
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| | | In 2025, electrical contractors experienced unprecedented growth driven by data center expansion, electrification, and power infrastructure projects, resulting in a 35% revenue increase and industry record highs despite supply chain and labor challenges. |
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| | | Focusing on inspection readiness, the article discusses how organized installations, thorough documentation, and internal quality control can improve inspection outcomes. It also covers handling disagreements tactfully and the value of proactive preparation. |
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| | | In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc discuss 2026 NEC changes related to a new requirement regarding power control systems (PCS). Russ explains the new rules for PCS added by Sec. 120.7 and what electrical contractors need to know about this requirement. |
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| | | This Tech Talk explores the different types of overcurrent conditions affecting motors, the relevant NEC code rules, and practical guidelines for selecting appropriate protection devices, focusing on Art. 430. |
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| | | Has your electrical contracting or design engineering firm been serving the electrical field since 1901 or earlier? Tell us about your history so your organization can be featured in our 125th anniversary issue, coming out this November. |
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