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The Eyes Have It
by
Diane Kelly
| January 2008
| under
  • Safety

Imagine working in construction with limited or no vision. Try walking across the site with your eyes closed—not easy. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates 2,000 eye injuries occur every day at work.

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Man, Is It Cold!
by
Diane Kelly
| December 2007
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  • Safety

Unless you live in a warm climate year-round, it’s time to start reviewing the proper way to deal with the cold. There are four factors that contribute to cold stress: air temperature, wind, dampness of the air and contact with water and surfaces.

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A Fungus Among Us
by
Diane Kelly
| November 2007
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  • Safety

Electrical contractors find themselves in a wide range of locations, and many locations can present environmental hazards. Mold is one hazard that has received a great deal of attention. The following may help workers better understand the dangers mold can pose.

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Construction Safety Should Be Paramount
by
Milner Irvin
| October 2007
| under
  • Safety

If OSHA adheres to its self-imposed schedule, next month we should see a final rule clarifying when an employer is required to pay for personal protective equipment for employees. Bear in mind, however, that OSHA’s ruling is not necessarily the final word on a subject.

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Safety Training: What's New in 2007
by
Joe O'Connor
| October 2007
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  • Safety

According to the 2007 learning and development survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD), little has been changed in the methods selected by company trainers.

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This or That?
by
Joe O'Connor
| October 2007
| under
  • Safety

What do you do when the air quality at work is found to be a hazard? The best way to protect your employees is to get rid of the hazard. Ventilation is an engineering control that may eliminate respiratory hazards. You can try to control exposure administratively through scheduling.

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Sorry, What Did You Say?
by
Diane Kelly
| September 2007
| under
  • Safety

No one would disagree that a job site is a noisy place, so noisy that it can lead to hearing loss over time. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has named hearing loss one of 21 priority areas for research in the future. Hearing loss is 100 percent preventable.

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A Very Short Guide to NFPA 70E
by
Brooke Stauffer
| September 2007
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  • Safety

Editor's note: The following is the last article Brooke Stauffer submitted to ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR; we've been holding it for some time because of the uncertainty of his status.

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Step Right Up
by
Joe O'Connor
| August 2007
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  • Safety

Ladders, like wire cutters and electrical tape, are important to the electrical contractor; however, their use tends to carry with it many hazards. When used properly, the hazards can be controlled.

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What's Your Sign?
by
Joe O'Connor
| July 2007
| under
  • Safety

When a hazard exists at a work site, there are two ways to limit access. First is a positive form where the hazardous area is under lock-and-key access, and the operator has control over who enters. Second is the passive form, which is where signs come into play.

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Preventing Electrical Incidents
by
Joe O'Connor
| June 2007
| under
  • Safety

Several hazards hold the most potential for injuries No matter how comfortable an electrician feels working with electricity, danger must never be overlooked. OSHA estimates about 350 electrical-related deaths occur each year.

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To Prevent an Emergency, Dial 811
June 2007
| under
  • Your Business

Now it's even easier to be responsible. At a press conference on May 1, 2007, on the National Mall, the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) joined with the Federal Communications Commission, the Associated General Contractors of America, John Deere, The Travelers Companies Inc.

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Stigma Against Nuclear Energy Changing, According to Recent Student Conference
June 2007
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  • Safety

From March 29-31, The American Nuclear Society held its student conference at Oregon State University (OSU), in Corvallis, Ore., which is noted for its nuclear engineering program.

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Utility’s Rapid Response to Storm Restores Customers Quickly
June 2007
| under
  • Your Business

In the same storm system that produced an F5 tornado that devastated Greensburg, Kan., on May 4, 2007, a severe thunderstorm disabled the Oncor Electric Delivery service area through the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding areas.

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Just the Facts
by
Scott T. Bingham
| June 2007
| under
  • Your Business

The truth about transient voltage surge suppressors A series of fatal fires recently have put transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS) to the forefront of news again. It wasn’t necessarily the normal application of such devices that created hazards.

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What Goes Up . . .
May 2007
| under
  • Safety

Take aerial lift safety measures seriously

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ESFI Designates May Electrical Safety Month
May 2007
| under
  • Safety

May is National Electrical Safety Month, which means it’s time to check your year-round electrical safety awareness efforts, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).

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Statistics Show Rise in Nail Gun Injuries
May 2007
| under
  • Safety

According to new statisticscollected by researchers at Duke University Medical Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the number of injuries from nail guns has almost doubled since 2001.

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Training in Infectious Hazards a Plus for Healthcare Contractors
by
Russ Munyan
| April 2007
| under
  • Safety

Electrical contractors have more at stake when working in healthcare than just doing quality electrical and low-voltage work. More than 2 million patients a year in U.S. hospitals acquire infections while they are hospitalized for other health problems, and 88,000 die as a result.

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Know How to Save a Life
by
Joe O'Connor
| April 2007
| under
  • Safety

Note changes to OSHA’s CPR/AED protocol: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) requirement for first-aid/CPR responders on-site has not changed; when performing electrical work, it is a recognized fact they are needed.

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