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Man Dies in Georgia Lake Due to Possible Electrocution
Aug. 18, 2023
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Putting PPE First
Dec. 16, 2022
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Worker Electrocuted at N.C. Airport
Aug. 19, 2022
Five Steps for Creating an Electrically Safe Work Condition
May 11, 2022
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OSHA Issues $167,000 in Penalties to Address Workplace Safety Deficiencies
April 1, 2022
Special Report: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
March 29, 2022
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OSHA Cites North Carolina Electrical Firm after Fatal Electrocutions
March 18, 2022
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Preventing Electrical Shocks on the Job
Feb. 18, 2022
Electrocution is on OSHA’s Fatal Four list, but you don’t have to be among the statistics.
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EC&M Tech Talk Video — Protecting Workers from Electric Shock
Dec. 1, 2021
Sponsored by Crescent Tools, this video (Episode 9) shows viewers the PPE, tools, and rules that protect workers from electric shock.
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LADWP Issues Statement Regarding Employee’s Death
Nov. 19, 2021
The employee died Nov. 4 while performing electrical service work in an underground vault.
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OSHA Urges Midwest Employers to Prioritize Electrical Safety
Nov. 19, 2021
Statistics show a 1-year increase of 3.75 percent in fatal worker electrocutions in 2019.
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Electrical Troubleshooting Quiz — Sept. 7, 2021
Sept. 7, 2021
Employees in the office and in the plant complain about getting shocked.
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DOL Cites Florida Contractor After Actions Led to Worker's Fatal Electrocution
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Death of Pennsylvania Man May Be Linked to Electric Shock Drowning
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Electrocuted Electrical Apprentice’s Supervisors Had “No Training”
July 14, 2021
Inquest exposes company’s on-the-job training was organized informally between craftspeople and apprentices
Common Code Violations with Swimming Pools and Similar Installations
July 6, 2021
An inside look at Art. 680 of the NEC and some of the common mistakes electrical installers make when it comes to aquatic applications
Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock Hazard
June 16, 2021
The on/off button can remain depressed during the power on or power off cycle, causing the tester to work improperly
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The Case of the Deadly Downed Power Line
April 29, 2021
An employee surveying utility pole placement is electrocuted after contacting a seemingly harmless downed power line.
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