Electrical Worker Safety
Working safely is vital for electrical contractors. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, SAFETY LEADER and LINE CONTRACTOR magazines equip readers with all relevant topics, including the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, PPE, workplace safety, arc flash safety, working at heights, driving safety, safety leadership and more.
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The High Ground: Fall protection for lineworkers working at heights
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Working at heights has always been a component of line work. From transmission work on towers to climbing poles, operating from bucket trucks and installing new infrastructure, lineworkers routinely perform tasks where there is risk of fall.
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Clear the Air: Carbon monoxide and generator safety
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Portable generators provide options when permanent power is unavailable, including after storms. Unfortunately, they also introduce overlooked hazards.
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Focus Turns to Possible Cause of LA Fires
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![Tensions in the Workplace: Violence prevention and mitigation on the job]()
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Tensions in the Workplace: Violence prevention and mitigation on the job
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![New OSHA Rule Now Requires Properly Fitting PPE]()
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New OSHA Rule Now Requires Properly Fitting PPE
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Protecting Workers During Extreme Cold Weather
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OSHA Updates PPE Guidance to Protect Against Arc-Flash Hazards
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Safe Substation Entry
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![BLS Survey Reveals Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Are Down]()
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BLS Survey Reveals Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Are Down
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![Study Illustrates Practices and Challenges of Head Protection]()
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Study Illustrates Practices and Challenges of Head Protection
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![A Passion for Safety: Using the right leadership style can inspire employees]()
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![Don’t Be Afraid of Healthy Boundaries: LABs, RABs and ESWCs]()
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Don’t Be Afraid of Healthy Boundaries: LABs, RABs and ESWCs
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Pam Walaski: President, American Society of Safety Professionals
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![Incident Reporting and Proactive Efforts: A roundtable discussion with safety leaders]()
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![Safe Use of Hand and Power Tools: Proper use and maintenance mitigate hazards]()
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![It Works!: Training success stories]()
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It Works!: Training success stories
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![Toolbox Talk: Risk and Risk Assessment]()
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Toolbox Talk: Risk and Risk Assessment
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![A Shared Responsibility: Safety duties for employers and employees]()
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A Shared Responsibility: Safety duties for employers and employees
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