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ecmweb.com > safety > news > 55/35/6527 > the-international-code-councils-2026-building-safety-month-theme-and-resources-announced

The International Code Council’s 2026 Building Safety Month Theme and Resources Announced

The International Code Council’s 2026 Building Safety Month Theme and Resources Announced1+ hour, 40+ min ago   (260+ words) The International Code Council's 2026 Building Safety Month Theme and Resources Announced'EC&M The International Code Council's 2026 Building Safety Month Theme and Resources Announced Building Safety Month, an annual public awareness campaign led by the International Code Council (ICC), returns on May…...

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ecmweb.com > members > videos > moving-violations > video > 55/34/3662 > moving-violations-video-no-351-separation-anxiety

Moving Violations Video No. 351: Separation Anxiety

Moving Violations Video No. 351: Separation Anxiety3+ week, 5+ day ago   (237+ words) Moving Violations Video No. 351: Separation Anxiety'EC&M Moving Violations Video No. 351: Separation Anxiety Russ started in the electrical trade as an apprentice in 1985. He worked his way up to become a Journeyman Electrician and then eventually became a Master Electrician…...

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ecmweb.com > safety > article > 55/33/1869 > nfpa-70e-key-terms-electricians-should-know-part-2

NFPA 70E: Key Terms Electricians Should Know, Part 2

NFPA 70E: Key Terms Electricians Should Know, Part 22+ mon, 2+ week ago   (999+ words) "The target audience for this content is electricians and electrical professionals who need to understand safety terminology, compliance requirements, and the importance of working with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure their work meets safety and code standards." NFPA 70E: Key…...

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ecmweb.com > home > video > 55/32/6809 > 2026-nec-code-changes-key-impacts-for-electrical-contractors-safety

2026 NEC Code Changes:Key Impacts for Electrical Contractors — Safety

2026 NEC Code Changes:Key Impacts for Electrical Contractors — Safety3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (396+ words) 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 ... 2026 NEC Code Changes: EC&M Editor-in-Chief, Ellen Parson, discusses "2026 NEC Code Changes: Key Impacts…...

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ecmweb.com > safety > article > 55/32/5700 > worker-friendly-fall-from-heights-law-challenged

Debate Over New York's Scaffold Law: Safety, Costs, and Legal Reform

Debate Over New York's Scaffold Law: Safety, Costs, and Legal Reform3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (206+ words) Construction worker safety is caught in the middle of a long-simmering " but now escalating " debate over the continuing merits of a unique New York law requiring safe scaffolding. The core issue many referenced was the problem of fraud and the…...

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ecmweb.com > safety > article > 55/32/3658 > nfpa-70e-key-terms-electricians-should-know-part-1

NFPA 70E: Key Terms Electricians Should Know, Part 1

NFPA 70E: Key Terms Electricians Should Know, Part 13+ mon, 3+ week ago   (440+ words) The Leading Resource of Electrical Design, Construction and Maintenance The first word on our list is "safety." It's not defined in NFPA 70E. What does it mean to you? Here are some views on its meaning: A-level CEO or company president....

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ecmweb.com > safety > article > 55/32/0982 > national-fire-safety-month-fire-prevention-and-risk-reduction-in-the-electrical-industry

National Fire Safety Month: Fire Prevention and Risk Reduction in the Electrical Industry

National Fire Safety Month: Fire Prevention and Risk Reduction in the Electrical Industry4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (300+ words) The Leading Resource of Electrical Design, Construction and Maintenance Understanding the primary causes of electrical fires is the first step toward prevention. Common risks in our industry include:" Arc flash and arc faults:"Sudden discharges of electrical energy can result…...

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ecmweb.com > safety > article > 55/29/9501 > effective-safety-training-strategies-for-new-employees

Effective Safety Training Strategies for New Employees

Effective Safety Training Strategies for New Employees4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (494+ words) Safety training is essential to keeping people safe. But it takes many training sessions to cover the necessary instruction and then significant on-the-job experience for it to completely sink in. This poses a problem for new hires. The solution involves…...

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ecmweb.com > webinars > webinar > 55/30/0407 > building-a-culture-of-accountability-that-drives-safety-excellence

Building a Culture of Accountability that Drives Safety Excellence

Building a Culture of Accountability that Drives Safety Excellence4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (259+ words) "The target audience includes EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) leaders and professionals seeking to improve organizational safety performance through standardized processes, data-driven decision-making, and cultivating a culture of accountability supported by smart software." Building a Culture of Accountability that Drives…...

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ecmweb.com > safety > arc-flash > webinar > 55/30/7539 > mitigating-arc-flash-risk-through-osha-and-nfpa-70e

Mitigating Arc Flash Risk Through OSHA and NFPA 70E

Mitigating Arc Flash Risk Through OSHA and NFPA 70E5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (313+ words) "The target audience for this content is electricians, electrical contractors, and safety professionals seeking to understand and implement OSHA and NFPA 70E safety standards to mitigate arc flash risks in the workplace." Mitigating Arc Flash Risk Through OSHA and NFPA 70E This…...