In this episode of “EC&M Tech Talks,” Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, discusses electrical safety when working with medium-voltage ...

In this episode, Russ finds a whole collection of Code violations in an installation intended to provide light off the corner of a building, and surmises the installer was in a hurry. He found ...

Electrical safety in direct current (DC) systems is not as well understood or regulated as alternating current (AC) systems. This is due to the new and diverse forms of DC sources, lower prevalence of ...

Electrical hazards can strike without warning—whether from damaged wiring, overloaded circuits, wet environments, or improper procedures. Understanding these risks and taking preventive steps is ...

From overloaded outlets to improper grounding, learn the common oversights and mistakes that can cause electrical shocks, ...

Hiring an electrician to perform electrical work in your home isn’t just about saving yourself a bit of manual labor. Home fire safety is one of the most crucial components of the electrical building ...

This safety procedure provides guidelines for safely working around electrical hazards. It includes provisions for training, lockout requirements, and specific types of work practices and the required ...

May marks National Electrical Safety Month, with utilities, safety groups, and experts nationwide highlighting ways to prevent shocks, fires, and injuries in increasingly electrified homes and ...

Every day, an estimated five to 10 arc flash incidents occur and more than 2,000 people are hospitalized each year, according to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). With arc flash and ...