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Worker Electrocuted at N.C. Airport

Aug. 19, 2022
Details of the incident have not yet been reported. The Department of Labor stated the investigation could take months.
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OSHA Cites Illinois Contractors After Electrician Suffers Fatal Fall at Foundry

July 1, 2022
Tegco Inc., Illinois Crane cited for exposing workers to industrial fall hazards.

Keeping Electrical Safety Top of Mind

May 11, 2022
It's easy to get complacent, even if only for a moment. Make sure that moment doesn't lead to a serious accident or fatality.
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DOL Cites CT Manufacturer for Safety, Health Violations Following Death

Jan. 21, 2022
PM Engineered Solutions faces $236,000 in OSHA penalties
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The Most Important Changes to the 2021 NFPA 70E

Oct. 12, 2021
Some of the significant changes include definitions and revisions/modifications to Sec. 110.
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Essential Elements of an Arc Flash Risk Assessment

Aug. 5, 2021
Best practices for the successful implementation of an NFPA 70E program
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Workplace Drug Use Hits New High

July 30, 2021
The increasing across-the-board use of marijuana is raising red flags.
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Frightening Finds

May 20, 2021
A close-up look at some seriously scary electrical blunders the installer before you left behind
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North American Lighting Hit with OSHA Citations After Accident

April 26, 2021
Lighting manufacturer faces more than $85,000 in penalties after maintenance technician suffers facial burns in explosion at Illinois facility