Dive Brief:
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reviewing the construction industry’s electrical safety standards in an effort to prevent fatal electrocutions on job sites.
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The agency has called for public comments and is collecting information about how the industry can better safeguard electrical workers who install and maintain wiring.
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OSHA also said its review of safety procedures will lead to better education of construction crews about potential electrical hazards.
Dive Insight:
OSHA has published its plan and its request for information in the Federal Register, and will accept comments from the public until Dec. 30.