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• Plan Before the Storm: Workers face added dangers in restoration efforts

  By Tom O'Connor| Electrical Contractor Verified Climate change and shifting weather patterns have made for more frequent and violent storms throughout the United States. Additionally, much of the country’s electrical grid is aging and in decline. As a result, damage to power lines and electrical transmission equipment is happening faster than ever—and lineworkers are the ones feeling the strain. Workers should know important storm restoration safety protocols, policies and procedures.

  By Tom O'Connor · Electrical Contractor

  Mar. 14, 2025

• Growing the Dream Team: Working together strengthens safety

  By Tom O'Connor| Electrical Contractor Verified Team building helps improve relationships in a group to increase productivity, engagement and efficiency in the workplace. Most organizations understand that having a cohesive unit can increase trust among employees, company morale, communication, profit and productivity. As a result, nearly two-thirds of all employers find team building exercises beneficial. It is estimated that one in five employers invest in these activities monthly.

  By Tom O'Connor · Electrical Contractor

  Feb. 17, 2025

• Plan Before the Storm: Workers face added dangers in restoration efforts

  By Tom O'Connor| Electrical Contractor Verified Climate change and shifting weather patterns have made for more frequent and violent storms throughout the United States. Additionally, much of the country’s electrical grid is aging and in decline. As a result, damage to power lines and electrical transmission equipment is happening faster than ever—and lineworkers are the ones feeling the strain. Workers should know important storm restoration safety protocols, policies and procedures.

  By Tom O'Connor · Electrical Contractor

  Mar. 14, 2025

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Electrical Contractor

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine is a prominent trade publication dedicated to the electrical construction industry. Published by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) since 1935, it reaches over 80,000 subscribers each month in both print and online formats. The magazine caters to a diverse audience, including electrical contractors, engineers, project managers, and apprentice electricians. The magazine offers valuable industry insights and news, covering trends, new products, safety, and tools. It also features quarterly supplements like SAFETY LEADER, which focuses on workplace safety and standards, and LINE CONTRACTOR, dedicated to outside line construction. Additionally, it publishes the biennial Profile of the Electrical Contractor, providing a detailed overview of the industry. In 2023, the magazine enhanced its digital presence with a new website to improve user experience and advertising opportunities, further solidifying its role as a key resource in the $225 billion electrical construction sector.