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Circadian Lighting: New Information on Lighting's Health Effects

The circadian system produces and regulates bodily functions based on 24-hour cycles, or circadian rhythms. A big example is the sleep-wake cycle. Disrupting circadian … See more

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OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Update: Changes to …

WEBIn February, OSHA issued its long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modify the agency’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). When a final rule is released, it will …

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OSHA's History: The Occupational Safety and Health …

WEBWHEELER, SMS, CESCP, is NECA’s executive director of safety and is a Safety Management Specialist through the BCSP and Certified Electrical Safety Compliance …

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The Benefits of Employee Buy-in: Identifying and developing a …

WEBImplementing a comprehensive safety program is crucial to protecting workers from occupational hazards. Simply having the framework doesn’t mean that employees are …

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A Spotlight on Mental Health: The holistic Total Worker Health …

WEBIt’s not news that construction work can be physically dangerous. What’s less documented is the toll construction work, electrical contracting included, can take on workers’ …

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Safety From Scratch: Creating a Comprehensive and Effective …

WEBSafety is a critical component of every work environment, especially in the electrical industry. Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) most …

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New Paper Touts Benefits Of Integrating Health And Safety

WEBEverybody knows the importance of a safe workplace, and significant efforts have been made to ensure workers’ safety in recent years. Until now, however, there has been no …

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Working Safely in the Heat: Proposed OSHA measures aim to …

WEBAs each year gets warmer, the concern for occupational heat-related injuries and illnesses grows. Therefore, precautionary measures should be taken to protect workers.

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How OSHA Gathers Information: Safety and health advisory …

WEBOSHA is responsible for creating and enforcing regulations that keep the American workforce safe. However, the agency cannot effectively do so without the input of …

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Accident Review: An electrocution case study reiterates the need …

WEBThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration has regulations in place to protect workers from injury and illness while they’re on the job. Additionally, …

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Mental Health Matters: Find Materials on ECMag.com

WEBThere is a rising understanding of the need for mental health support in the construction industry. The National Institute of Mental Health estimated in 2020 that one …

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Getting the Terminology Right for Healthcare Facilities

WEBIn the past two National Electrical Code (NEC) cycles, there have been substantial changes in Article 517 dealing with healthcare facilities. While there were some changes in the …

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Health Risk Behaviors Among Construction Workers

WEBThe researchers identified five health risk behaviors that are more common among construction workers compared to workers in other industries. They are smoking, using …

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OSHA Issues New Guidelines on Safety Helmets

WEBIn its Nov. 22, 2023 Safety and Health Information Bulletin, OSHA explains the differences between the two types of head gear, while listing some advances in …

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Prioritizing Psychological Health: Creating a caring culture in

WEBMental health concerns are at an all-time high in the united states. In fact, the construction industry has the second-highest suicide rate of any profession. There …

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Despite Supply Chain Challenges, Healthcare Construction …

WEBDespite rising labor and material costs, construction of healthcare facilities continues to be at an all-time high. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ (FRED) September 2022 …

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OSHA Releases Seven-Year Lookback on Workplace Accidents

WEBThis information, compiled through 2021 and recently released by OSHA in a 17-page report. “ Severe Injury Report: A Seven Year Look Back ,” released in …

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Powering Progress: A case study on wiring patient care spaces

WEBPowering Progress: A case study on wiring patient care spaces. During my 25 years in the electrical industry as an inside wireman, authority having jurisdiction and …

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What's In Your Cup

WEBIn fact, many companies in the construction industry have deemed energy drinks dangerous enough to ban them from work sites. Energy drinks can cause insomnia, nervousness, …

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