An alliance between OSHA and the Independent Electrical Contractors Inc. provides both groups with training support and promotes a culture of safety through outreach to business owners and their ...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking to raise awareness of hazards in the electrical industry in Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. OSHA wants ...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed a national strategic partnership to improve the safety and health of people employed in constructing and ...

Although virtually all workers in the electrical industry realize the potential dangers of electricity, and safety records at many companies continue to improve, alarming statistics still exist, such ...

Wouldn't it be nice to know exactly what OSHA is training its inspectors to look for during an inspection that includes electrical safety, including surprising new areas of emphasis based on national ...

In 2005, OSHA assessed employers more than $34 million in fines, 44 percent of which were due to electrical hazards. Several OSHA standards spell out employer responsibilities in assessing the ...

Electrical Hazard Assessment: First Step in Meeting OSHA Standards A hazard assessment engineering firm can help meet OSHA standards and improve safety. By Larry Altmayer Jul 06, 2007 OSHA has long ...

This course covers OSHA Electrical Standards and the hazards associated with electrical installations and equipment. Course topics include single- and three-phase systems, cord- and plug-connected and ...

Agreement focuses on electricity transmission and distribution safety (Photo courtesy of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) An unusually broad group of electrical ...

Construction workers could be facing new protections as they build new homes and buildings. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced Thursday it is looking to prevent ...