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Working with electricity can be dangerous. Engineers, electricians, and other professionals work with electricity directly, including working on overhead lines, cable harnesses, and circuit assemblies. Others, such as office workers and sales people, work with electricity indirectly and may also be exposed to electrical hazards.
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What information is available for the construction industry?
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What are some examples of possible solutions for electrical hazards?
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OSHA Issues Final Rule on Electrical Installation Standard. OSHA Trade
News Release, (2007, February 13). Strengthens employee protections and adds consistency between OSHA's requirements and
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OSHA Federal Register Final Rules 72:7135-7221, (2007, February 14). Focuses on safety in the design and
installation of electric equipment in the workplace. This revision provides the first update of the installation requirements in the general
industry electrical installation standard since 1981.
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