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National Electrical Safety Month: Key Workplace Safety Tips

Safety Services Company

In May, we celebrate National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the safety of your team members through strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. Out of those, 81 fatalities occurred from direct contact with electricity, likely causing electrocution.

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

This post was written by SPANCO, an industry leader in overhead cranes since 1979. You can find a variety of products on their website including jib cranes, gantry cranes, or an electric hoist. A fundamental knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and operating procedures can make the difference been smooth operation and a tragic mishap.

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

2) Electrical Hazards. Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring. The most common danger is when an overhead crane operator’s safety hooks become entangled in the wire while running the load over a beam or other obstruction.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Electrical Estimating Takeoff Sheet

Construction Cost Estimating

Electrical Estimating Takeoff Sheet. Electrical Takeoff will provide the most accurate takeoff specifically designed for your company. Make note of building feeders when doing your take-off and preparing an electrical estimate. Then leverage your electrical estimating software to add these to your project costs.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

De-energize, lock out, and tag electrical circuits. Inspect electrical power panel. Check electrical connections and wiring for loose or overheated conditions. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Inspect Bollard/Barricade coatings, decals and paint. Visually inspect for corrosion.

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How to Start an Electrical Business: 9 Tips for Growth

Levelset

If you’re looking to start an electrical business, it’s the perfect time to flip the switch. Industry research shows that the US electrical industry has more than 1 million employees working for 200,000 businesses — and annual revenue exceeding $200 billion. Action item: Create a growth plan for your electrical company.

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What Type of Hard Hats are Not ANSI Approved?

Work Gearz

Class C hard hats that are also called bump hats or bump caps are not ANSI approved as they offer low impact protection and do not offer resistance to electric voltages and burns! The potential head injury hazards include penetration, impact call my bones and electric shocks. They also do not offer any electrical resistance.

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