The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) states that contact with electricity is one of the leading causes of construction workplace fatalities. However, temporary power is essential to construction worksites and poses a great risk to workers. Follow these steps to ensure proper safety procedures are met when working with or around temporary power.

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• Temporary wiring should be designed and installed according to OSHA, NEC, and NFPA 70E requirements
• Temporary power must be installed by a qualified electrician
• Temporary power equipment should be located on a worksite protected from vehicle traffic, accessible […]

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