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Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 NFPA 70E Update

Safety Services Company

If you need a reminder as to what NFPA 70E is, it’s the national standard for electrical safety in the workplace. According to the NFPA website , “NFPA 70E requirements for safe work practices is used to protect personnel by reducing exposure to major electrical hazards. What Changes Were Adopted to NFPA 70E in 2021?

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

If you work in an industry prone to these hazards, read through this article as it lists down hoisting and rigging hazards to watch out for. 2) Electrical Hazards. Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring. Make sure to inspect your safety harness before each use.

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What Type of Hard Hats are Not ANSI Approved?

Work Gearz

Hard hats save the worker from any head injury do to hit bye above head objects hangings moving machinery’s and while loading and unloading objects. But not every hard hat can save you from the head injuries because the ones that are not approved by OSHA and meets the ANSI standards do not guarantee safety.

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5 Free Construction Safety Resource Guides that are Worth Your Time

Construction Junkie

I use these personally on a regular basis for my own safety training that I perform and for additional research when writing articles. In addition to just the helpful blog posts, you can also find checklists for things like PPE inspections, fall protection, electrical inspections, hot work, and others.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. OSHA averages more than 30,000 inspections annually , including many unscheduled visits arising from employee complaints or injuries. OSHA standards for construction.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . In this article, we’ll explore the most common jobsite safety risks — and what contractors can do to improve safety for all parties involved. .

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Are Rubber Gloves Conductive?

Work Gearz

Electrical shocks are one of the worst injuries and painful experiences that a person can go through if not careful. The clothes you wear should be non-flammable and non-conductive if you are going to be working with electricity in any form, be it being exposed to low voltage or extreme high voltage.