IEC Fort Worth is a Trade Association for Merit Shop Electrical & Systems Contractors and apprentices
48% of all electrical fatalities are caused by contact with overhead power lines. Always assume all lines are live and dangerous. Keep yourself and your equipment at least 10 feet away from OHPLs and at least 35 feet away from downed lines. Always look up and be aware of OHPLs.
06/18/2026
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Accidental contact with energized equipment causes one-third of all electrically related deaths in the workplace. Always perform a site and risk assessment before conducting any work. Be sure to
follow the hierarchy of controls and other safety practices.
06/17/2026
IEC Fort Worth is bringing nationally recognized author, instructor, and code expert Ryan Jackson to North Texas for a one-day, in-depth seminar covering the most significant changes in the 2026 National Electrical Code®—so you’re prepared well ahead of Texas’ planned adoption in September 2026. This comprehensive session will help contractors, electricians, inspectors, and industry professionals understand what’s new, what’s changed, and how those changes impact design, installation, inspection, and safety in the field. All are welcome! https://iec.flashpoint.xyz/Lite/Event/Profile/957319000
Working with electricity is extremely dangerous, so it's important to always hire qualified electrical workers to complete those jobs. Avoid catastrophe by knowing when to say when. If you feel
unsafe performing a job, STOP and say something.
IEC Fort Worth membership supports contractors through workforce development, training, and industry connections. Watch to learn how membership can support your company. Learn more:
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06/15/2026
If a severe storm hits your workplace, is there an emergency action plan (EAP) in place to help employees respond? If your workplace has an EAP in place, now is a good time to review it to ensure that employees know how to execute the plan if needed. https://www.esfi.org/commercial-disaster-safety/
Looking to start a career in the electrical industry? IEC Fort Worth Apprenticeship Programs combine classroom training with real-world experience — helping you earn while you learn.
Learn more: https://iecfwtc.org/apprenticeship-program/
06/12/2026
Electricity continues to be one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries in the U.S. Between 2011 and 2024, there was a total of 2,070 workplace fatalities involving electricity (BLS). 70% occurred in non-electrically related occupations: https://www.esfi.org/workplace-safety/workplaceinjury-fatality-statistics/
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