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Taking on Thermal Runaway: Code enforcement and education are key to preventing hazards
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On April 19, 2019, an explosion at the McMicken Battery Energy Storage System in Surprise, Ariz., severely injured a fire captain, fire engineer and two firefighters.
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In Good Condition: The dangers of damaged or worn tools and equipment
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Corded and battery-powered tools, extension cords, voltage testers, temporary lighting, insulating equipment and personal protective equipment are used so routinely that their condition is often taken for granted.
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In Good Condition: The dangers of damaged or worn tools and equipment
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Risk Assessment Procedures: How to do it and what to know
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OSHA Releases New Guidance for Opioid Overdose Rescue
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The High Ground: Fall protection for lineworkers working at heights
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Clear the Air: Carbon monoxide and generator safety
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Bill Cummings: Alterman Inc.’s division safety manager for Central Texas
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Report Reveals Mental Health Ranking for Construction Workers
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Review for Safety: Questions to identify helpful arc flash studies
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Changes to Article 130: 2027 NFPA 70E update, part 2
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A.I. Enhances Efficiency and Safety on Construction Sites
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Meeting the Goal: Electric shock, electrical burns and other hazards
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Against the Leak: GFCI protection rises to the occasion
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Before the Smoke Has Cleared: Lineworkers and respiratory protection
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