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Using the OSHA or NEC safety precautions in the industry

Sad but true, electricity has always been viewed as a serious danger exposing
employees to fatal situations like:
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Electric shock
Electrical fires
Explosions

The function of the NEC (National Electrical Code) has been in place for over 100
years and provides great guidance to the industry. The role of the NEC is to always
work with promoting safety in this field. It helps in all areas associated with electrical
installations. The OSHA organization aims to minimize the workplace danger which
comes from working with electricity. By depending on the electrical installation safety
guidance by OSHA and appreciating the NEC rules it should be possible to use the
proper installation of electrical tools to minimize issues with electricity.