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Electric Power Transmission, Distribution & Generation eTool
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/electric_power/index.html
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This eTool seeks to inform employers of their obligations to develop the appropriate hazard prevention and control methodologies designed to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
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OH&S Feature Article: How Do You Know Your Workers Are Qualified?
http://www.ohsonline.com/articles/52515/
(OH&S)
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This November 2007 feature article from Occupational Health and Safety and written by Kenneth Cybart addresses the training of qualified and nonqualified workers working on or near electrical equipment
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OSHA Ergonomics eTool: Solutions for Electrical Contractors
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/electricalcontractors/index.html
(OSBA)
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This *eTool describes common hazards that electrical contractors may encounter and possible solutions for these hazards. This eTool is a product of the OSHA and Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Alliance
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Lewellyn Technology: Arc Flash and NFPA 70E Training, Maintenance and Electrica Safety Training
http://www.lewellyn.com/
(Lewellyn Technology)
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This site provides access to information provided by Lewellyn Technology on Arc Flash including powerpoint presentations and code summaries.
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Preventing Arc Flash Incidents in the Workplace
http://www.ecmweb.com/mag/electric_preventing_arc_flash/
(EC&M Magazine)
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New requirements set forth by the NEC, IEEE, and OSHA enforce the need for more clearly defined workplace safety measures to protect workers against the hazards of arc flash.
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Ergonomics eTool: Solutions for Electrical Contractors
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/electricalcontractors/
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Between 1999 and 2002, more than 30 percent of all workers' compensation claims from the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) were related to ergonomics. This amounted to more than $10 million in claims in just four years.
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Electrician's Toolbox
http://www.elec-toolbox.com/
(Electricians' Toolbox, Etc.)
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This site is dedicated to the electrician and the electrical construction industry. The goal is to share information that is useful to the electrician as well as the electrical contractor. This site is not intended for the do-it-your-self person, only qualified electrical persons.
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OSHA Safety and Health Topic: Electrical
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/electrical/index.html
(OSHA)
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Electricity is accepted as a source of power without much thought to the hazards encountered. Some employees, such as engineers, electricians, and people who do wiring, work with electricity directly, including overhead lines, cable harnesses, or circuit assemblies. Other workers, such as office workers and salespeople, work with it indirectly.
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Electrical Safety
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/injury/traumaelec.html
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Electrical current exposes workers to a serious, widespread occupational hazard; practically all members of the workforce are exposed to electrical energy during the performance of their daily duties, and electrocutions occur to workers in various job categories...
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