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    Putting PPE First

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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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    How Electrical Professionals Can Educate Others on Electrical-Related Safety

    Oct. 12, 2021
    Sixty-eight percent of fatal electrical injuries occurred in non-electrical occupations between 2011 and 2019.

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    Avoiding Absent-Mindedness

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