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Posted Nov 2018

6 Ways Robotics Can Make ECs Safer

Kayla Matthews
Electrical contractors (ECs) have dangerous jobs by nature since they work around electricity. However, robotics and other kinds of autonomous equipment could help ECs enjoy more safety every day. Here...

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Sep 2018

Full House: Multi-Employer Work Sites

Tom O'Connor
Multi-employer work sites are a fact of life in the construction industry. They are complex landscapes for liability and compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Determining who is...
Aug 2018

OSHA's 2018 'Safe + Sound Week'

William Atkinson
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) promotes a "Safe + Sound Week" to encourage businesses, employees and organizations to increase their awareness of workplace safety and health. This year's...
Aug 2018

Digging a Hole: Trenching and Excavation Safety

Tom O'Connor
The number of trenching- and excavation-related accidents and deaths has risen over the last several years. In fact, in 2016, there were more trench collapse deaths than the previous two years combined. These specialized work...
Jul 2018

More Than Burns: Lesser-Known Arc Flash Hazards

Jim Phillips
Mention arc flash and thoughts often turn toward extreme heat, burn injury and arc-rated clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE). However, an arc flash has nonthermal hazards as well. Intense light The word “flash”...
Jul 2018

You've Got the Power: Temporary Power Safety

Tom O'Connor
Most new construction and many renovation projects require the use of temporary power, which presents potential hazards, including shock, electrocution and fire. Responsibility usually falls to the electrical contractor to...
Jun 2018

What to Expect When They're Inspecting

Tom O'Connor
The threat of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection may seem inevitable. In reality, the potential is pretty low. Each year, state and federal agencies conduct only about 100,000 job site...
Jun 2018

OSHA Proposing New Crane Rule

William Atkinson
On May 30, a crane being operated by an employee of a contracting company hired by a Florida electric utility to install new utility poles on streets in Lauderhill (a community west of Ft. Lauderdale) tipped over. The crane's...
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