Posts by Brian Earl
About the Author
Hailing from Minnesota originally, Brian began his secondary education at the University of Minnesota with his undergraduate work and his MBA in Management at University of Michigan, focusing on strategic marketing and market planning. He has an extensive background in developing and leading a variety of marketing, sales, and technical teams serving customers nationally and internationally. Brian brings his 30 years of experience in both the Manufacturing and Distributor channels to Ericson.
![Jobsite with portable extension cords and workers taking precautions to ensure safety and compliance with cord safety regulations](https://2003074.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/2003074/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/An%20image%20of%20a%20jobsite%20with%20portable%20extension%20cords%20and%20workers%20taking%20precautions%20to%20ensure%20safety%20and%20compliance%20with%20cord%20safety%20regulations.jpeg?length=360&name=An%20image%20of%20a%20jobsite%20with%20portable%20extension%20cords%20and%20workers%20taking%20precautions%20to%20ensure%20safety%20and%20compliance%20with%20cord%20safety%20regulations.jpeg)
Workplace Safety
2 min read
| June 12, 2024
Protecting Workers and Cords From Harm, Safety Through Compliance
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Workplace Safety
3 min read
| May 15, 2024
Portable Power Safety- Point of Use – Power Distribution Units
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Certifications and Regulations
7 min read
| April 12, 2024
Importance of Worker Safety using Safe, Code Compliant Portable Power
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Cable and Hose Protection
3 min read
| March 22, 2024
TuffTraxx - Cable & Hose Protection - Product Update
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New Product Launch
3 min read
| March 21, 2024
Industrial LED Highbay and Wide Area Jobsite Lighting Solutions
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New Product Launch
3 min read
| March 21, 2024
Portable Power Product Update
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New Product Launch
7 min read
| March 21, 2024
Power Distribution Unit Product Update
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New Product Launch
4 min read
| March 21, 2024
Smart Monitor Devices
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New Product Launch
3 min read
| March 21, 2024
Introducing SL HAZ
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New Product Launch
3 min read
| March 21, 2024
Ericson IEC 309-2 Pin & Sleeve Solutions
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New Product Launch
6 min read
| March 21, 2024
Ericson Watertight Solutions
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New Product Launch
3 min read
| March 21, 2024
Reintroducing Ericson's 7, 9, HL and BL Series Inspection Lights!
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New Product Launch
3 min read
| March 21, 2024
Power Transformation Unit Series
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New Product Launch
3 min read
| March 21, 2024
Nonmetallic Compact & Power Distribution Units – 50-300A
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New Product Launch
4 min read
| March 21, 2024
Introducing HL and WL Industrial Handlamps
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New Product Launch
4 min read
| March 21, 2024
Upgraded Harsh & Hazardous Lighting Solutions
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Cables and Cordsets
2 min read
| March 21, 2024
Ericson's Factory Assembled Cordset Overview Guide
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New Product Launch
3 min read
| March 21, 2024
Ericson Commercial Grade Cord Reel Solutions
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Portable Power
7 min read
| March 21, 2024
Ericson Nonmetallic Box Solutions Update
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New Product Launch
2 min read
| March 21, 2024
Ericson Power Distribution Center - PDC, 60-200A
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New Product Launch
4 min read
| March 21, 2024
Reintroducing Industrial String Lights & SL Stringlight Series
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New Product Launch
2 min read
| March 21, 2024
Introducing the 1006 Baylite
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Cable and Hose Protection
3 min read
| March 21, 2024
TuffTraxx - We Know Cable & Hose Protection
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New Product Launch
3 min read
| March 21, 2024
Introducing 20-30 Amp Compact Distribution Units
Read More![Hospital Grade Plugs](https://2003074.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/2003074/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/50%20Amp%20and%20Hospital%20Grade%20Social%20and%20Blog.jpg?length=360&name=50%20Amp%20and%20Hospital%20Grade%20Social%20and%20Blog.jpg)
New Product Launch
3 min read
| March 21, 2024
Hospital Grade and 50A Plugs & Connectors
Read More![Wire mesh grip](https://2003074.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/2003074/hubfs/Graphics/custom-video-thumbnails/wire%20mesh%20webinar%20center%20cover.png?length=360&name=wire%20mesh%20webinar%20center%20cover.png)
Strain Relief and Cord Grips
7 min read
| March 14, 2024
The Importance of Wire Mesh Strain Relief for Portable Cords
Read More![ETL Certified Portable Power](https://2003074.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/2003074/hubfs/Red%20Certified%20Stamp.png?length=360&name=Red%20Certified%20Stamp.png)
Certifications and Regulations
4 min read
| March 12, 2024
Why Contractors Should Use Certified ETL Portable Power
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Certifications and Regulations
4 min read
| March 12, 2024
Updated UL943-5th Edition and UL1640 Code effects on In-Line GFCI Cordsets
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Antimicrobial
1 min read
| December 16, 2022
Ericson Perma-Kleen – Fighting Dangerous Bacteria – 24/7/365
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New Product Launch
6 min read
| December 13, 2022
Ericson Launches Upgraded GFCI Solutions: Ensuring Worker Safety
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New Product Launch
2 min read
| May 4, 2022
Construction Jobsite Lighting
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Certifications and Regulations
6 min read
| December 14, 2021
Safe & Compliant Jobsite Lighting
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Certifications and Regulations
1 min read
| May 5, 2021
May 5, 2021 - UL 943 Code
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Certifications and Regulations
3 min read
| March 10, 2021
UL 1640 Requirements for PDUs
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Cables and Cordsets
1 min read
| May 11, 2020
Antimicrobial Wiring Devices & Cables in the Food & Beverage Industry
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