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The exclusive 2009 NFPA 70E: Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace helps you avoid OSHA violations and reduce risks with effective strategies.

Electricity and its dangers are not selective--they put both experienced and inexperienced workers at deadly risk. Every year some 3,600 workers are permanently disabled, and, on average, one worker per day is killed. Make sure you understand and can apply the strengthened safeguards in the 2009 NFPA 70E that can prevent electrical injuries and deaths. Protect your workers and your business with solid answers and advice in the 2009 NFPA 70E Handbook.

This one-of-a-kind resource paves the way to a safe, injury-free jobsite!

Organized to bring you life-saving answers on the spot, the 2009 NFPA 70E Handbook starts out with a quick guide to Handbook use on the inside covers. Then, every page is loaded with the clear explanations and rationale you need to apply NFPA 70E and ace OSHA compliance:Like NFPA's renowned NEC Handbook, the NFPA 70E Handbook features summaries of major changes by chapter, and a table of contents by article.Easy-to-understand commentary clears up areas of complexity and provides invaluable insights.The Handbook also includes the full 2009 NFPA 70E text for convenient reference!

The Handbook's thorough explanations and wealth of photographs, illustrations, and tables provide everything you need to:Mitigate burn and shock risks by correctly following the latest work practices--including revised Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements for H/R Category 1.Protect workers engaged in a broader range of tasks and in more occupancies. First-time commentary only in this edition covers electrical worker protection in R

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Published: 2008 Number of Pages: 318 Part of: NFPA (Fire) 70ESET09