Safety

To combat the hazards associated with extreme heat exposure, OSHA is in the process of expanding its efforts to address heat-related illnesses. Specifically, the agency plans to: Implement an enforcement...

In September 2021, the White House issued a press release announcing a new, comprehensive, six-part plan to increase vaccinations nationwide. According to the press release, past efforts to address the...

The 1910.269 standard is commonly referred to as the “maintenance standard” in the electric utility work space, and subpart V in the corresponding construction 1926 standards. These two standards, covering...

Objectives: Upon completing this training, the employee will be able to: Understand how heat adversely affects their body Know conditions and symptoms associated with working in hot weather Your body...

Mike Starner, a certified utility safety professional, joined the National Electrical Contractors Association in July as director of outside line safety, a new position. “The outside line is a major...