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Crane safety: look up and live

Article Abstract:

A fatal accident in Milwaukee in July 1999, in which a crane collapsed, has re-opened the debate about improving crane safety. Accidents often occur in the vicinity of power lines. The American National Standards Institute has issued minimum safe clearances for power lines of differing voltages.

Author: Atkinson, William
Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1999
Standards, Reports, Accidents, United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, American National Standards Institute, Building sites, Cranes, derricks, etc., Cranes (Hoisting machinery), Derricks, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

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The danger of safety incentive programs

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Incentive programs have been criticized on three main points. First, they are being used by some firms as substitutes for comprehensive safety programs. Second, the programs are being touted as solutions to long-term problems. Third, accidents and injuries tend to be underreported.

Author: Atkinson, William
Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1999
Management, Evaluation, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Employee safety education, Industry, Industries

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Encountering venomous snakes

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Different species of venomous snakes found in America and other continents are described, with precautions and first aid advice offered to utility workers who may encounter poisonous snakes in the field.

Author: Atkinson, William
Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 2000
Care and treatment, Identification and classification, Bites and stings, Bites (Injuries), Stings (Injuries), Poisonous snakes

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