OSHA Signs Strategic Partnership with Electrical Contractors, Labor, Industry Associations U.S. Newswire
Organizations joining OSHA in the strategic partnership include: five electrical contractors (Henkels & McCoy, Inc., MYR Group, Inc., Pike Electric, Inc., Quanta Services, Inc., and Utility Services, Inc.); two trade associations (National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA); and Edison Electric Institute (EEI)); and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
The partnership is based on the systematic anticipation, identification, evaluation, and control of health and safety hazards during electrical construction transmission and distribution work, with the overall objective being the reduction of fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the industry. Five specific goals have been established to achieve that objective: data analysis and identification of target areas; identifying and implementing best practices; development and delivery of training; outreach and communication; and a program evaluation.