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Show Web Version of 'Human visual limitations and overhead power lines' Poster in New Window
 Human visual limitations and overhead power lines
Keywords: power, lines, gutters, construction, electrical, shock
Industries: Construction
Year: 2011
Alert #: HF 2011-01
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Show Web Version of 'Working around overhead transit lines' Poster in New Window
 Working around overhead transit lines
Keywords: feeder lines, electricity, lock out
Industries: Other, construction
Year: 2008
Alert #: WS 2008-05
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Show Web Version of 'Safety for first responders around fallen power lines' Poster in New Window
 Safety for first responders around fallen power lines
Keywords: power line, electricity, emergency crew
Industries: Others
Year: 2008 (Rev. 2013)
Alert #: WorkSafe Bulletin 2008-04
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Show Web Version of 'Hazards Can Kill You!' Poster in New Window
 Hazards Can Kill You!
Keywords: construction, fatalities, falls, electrocution, motor vehicle accidents, mesothelioma, asbestosis, contact power lines, roofs, scaffolds, hazardous substance exposure
Industries: Construction
Year: 2005
Alert #: Construction Fatalities 1996-2005
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Show Web Version of 'Watch Out for Hazards - They Can Kill You!' Poster in New Window
 Watch Out for Hazards - They Can Kill You!
Keywords: construction, fatalities, falls, electrocution, motor vehicle accidents, silicosis, asbestosis
Industries: Construction
Year: 2001
Alert #: Construction Fatalities 1991-2000
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Show Web Version of 'Excavation crew contacts underground power lines' Poster in New Window
 Excavation crew contacts underground power lines
Keywords: excavation, crew, contacts, power, lines, underground, utility
Industries: Construction
Year: 2003
Alert #: Warning 03-16
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Show Web Version of 'Non-contact voltage detector could reduce electrical deaths and injuries' Poster in New Window
 Non-contact voltage detector could reduce electrical deaths and injuries
Keywords: voltage, detector, electrical, de-energize, lockout
Industries: Other
Year: 2002
Alert #: WS 02-05
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Show Web Version of 'GFCIs and Assured Grounding Program - This bulletin is obsolete. See OHS Guideline G19.15.' Poster in New Window
 GFCIs and Assured Grounding Program - This bulletin is obsolete. See OHS Guideline G19.15.
Keywords: GFCI, assured grounding, ground fault, circuit, interrupters
Industries: Agriculture, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, oil and gas, wood & paper products manufacturing, warehouse/large retail, performing arts and film, heavy equipment servicing, other, health care
Year: 2002
Alert #: WS-gfci
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Show Web Version of 'Electrician injured using 600 volt multimeter on high-voltage equipment' Poster in New Window
 Electrician injured using 600 volt multimeter on high-voltage equipment
Keywords: electrician, multimeter, high-voltage, lock out, burns
Industries: Construction
Year: 2002
Alert #: Injury 02-18
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Show Web Version of 'Wiping rain off energized phasing meter results in electrical contact' Poster in New Window
 Wiping rain off energized phasing meter results in electrical contact
Keywords: powerline technicians, switching kiosk, raining, phasing meter, wiped, energized equipment
Industries: Electrical utilities
Year: 2002
Alert #: Injury 02-07
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Show Web Version of 'Worker dies after contacting energized conductor' Poster in New Window
 Worker dies after contacting energized conductor
Keywords: electrician, energized conductor, lock out, electrical substation, busbar, high-voltage
Industries: Electrical installation; Pulp and paper
Year: 2002
Alert #: Fatality 02-02
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Show Web Version of 'Firefighter injured in 'grow house' fire' Poster in New Window
 Firefighter injured in 'grow house' fire
Keywords: firefighter, electrocution, step-up transformer, energized wiring, open splices, fire fighting, firefighting
Industries: Firefighting; Local government; other
Year: 2000
Alert #: Injury 00-11
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Show Web Version of 'Test for voltage and backfeeds before applying grounds' Poster in New Window
 Test for voltage and backfeeds before applying grounds
Keywords: powerline technician, electrocution, junction bar, junction box vault, backfeed, de-energize, high-voltage equipment
Industries: Electric Utilities
Year: 1999
Alert #: Fatal 99-08
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Show Web Version of 'Double-check extension cord assembly --- Follow manufacturer's instructions at all times' Poster in New Window
 Double-check extension cord assembly --- Follow manufacturer's instructions at all times
Keywords: electrocuted, unplug, sewage pump, extension cord, generator, GFCI
Industries: Construction; other
Year: 1998
Alert #: Fatal 98-08
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Show Web Version of 'Inspect cords regularly --- Are your electrical cords safe?' Poster in New Window
 Inspect cords regularly --- Are your electrical cords safe?
Keywords: farmers, farm workers, faulty electrical cords, electrocution, burns, inspect
Industries: Agriculture
Year: 1998
Alert #: Hazard Alert 98-06
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