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Do You Know Your Residual Risk Level?
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EC&M Tech Talk Video — Changes to the 2024 NFPA 70E

Dec. 1, 2023
Randy Barnett covers the most significant changes to this important standard for electrical safety in Episode 33.

What's Wrong Here? Hint: That’s Some Kooky EMT Work

July 16, 2024
Can you spot the Code violation in this photo?
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Code Quiz of the Week: No. 447

July 15, 2024
Weekly Quiz on the 2023 National Electrical Code

NECA, MCAA, SMACNA and TAUC Sign Strategic Alliance Agreement

July 11, 2024
The four organizations have officially signed a strategic alliance agreement.
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The Apprentice’s Guide to Article 404

July 11, 2024
Applying NEC requirements for switches
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ESF and CPWR Partner to Raise Awareness of Construction Electrical Safety

July 5, 2024
The organizations released several materials to help educate job-site workers on how to stay safe from common electrical hazards.
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Safely Using Aerial Lifts and Scissor Lifts

July 5, 2024
About one-fourth of the fatalities from incorrect use of aerial lifts and scissor lifts are electricians.
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Fulfilling the Role of a Confined Entry Attendant

July 5, 2024
Inadequate performance by the confined entry attendant may produce tragic consequences, so you need to understand this task whether you perform it or depend on the person who ...
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Moving Violations Video No. 314: Closet Chaos

July 3, 2024
Russ looks at a panelboard installed in a closet.