Electrical Incidents

Electrical Deaths Since August Spur MSHA to Issue Safety Alert

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has put out a safety alert based on recent electrocutions in the mining industry. Three fatalities by electrocution have occurred since August 7,…

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Free Webinar: Electrical Safety and Human Performance

Register for this free webinar on Electrical Safety and Human Performance. Full title:  Electrical Safety and Human Performance - Concepts to Build into your ESP to Preempt the Human Factor…

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Energized Guy Wire Causes Electrocution Incident
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Electrical Incidents

Energized Guy Wire Causes Electrocution Incident

Two utility workers have died of electrocution because of an energized guy wire. In Orange County, New York, two workers were given the routine job of inspecting guy wires, the…

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2019 Winner: e-Hazard’s Electrical Safety for Managers

OH&S (Occupational Health & Safety) announced their 2019 New Product of the Year winners. Electrical Safety for Managers received recognition for Best On-site Training. This e-Hazard class gives insight into…

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Hierarchy-of-Controls Approach to Workplace Hazards

The Hierarchy of Controls in the NFPA 70E is no longer an informational note. As per the 2018 70E, the Hierarchy of Controls can now be found in 110.1(H)(3). Most,…

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Electrical Incidents

Fuyao Glass America Receives Its Largest Proposed OSHA Fine

Fuyao Glass America, Inc., of Moraine, OH, received a proposed fine from OSHA totaling $724,380. The company received both serious and repeat violations this year. The violations include failing to…

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