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Toolbox Meeting Guides by Topic - Electrical

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Overhead high-voltage electricity
Abstract: Describes procedures that must be followed when work is being done near energized overhead high-voltage lines.


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Locking out permanently connected or hard-wired equipment
Abstract: Describes steps necessary to lock out permanently connected or hard-wired equipment.


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Locking out plugged-in electrical equipment
Abstract: Describes steps necessary to lock out plugged-in machinery and equipment.


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Power tools and cords
Abstract: Describes safe work procedures for power tools and cords.


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ELECTRICAL WORK - Overexertion can increase risk of MSI
Abstract: Describes some options to help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury (MSI) from performing physically demanding tasks.


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ELECTRICAL WORK Contact stress poses MSI risk
Abstract: Describes some common tasks that apply contact stress to hands and knees.


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ELECTRICAL WORK - Bending over at the waist poses MSI risk
Abstract: Describes some options to avoid bending over at the waist for long periods of time.


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ELECTRICAL WORK - Overhead reaching can increase risk of MSI
Abstract: Describes some options to avoid overextending the muscle groups in the neck, shoulders and back.


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ELECTRICAL WORK - Heavy tool belts pose MSI risk
Abstract: Describes some alternatives to carrying tools in a tool belt all day.


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