George R. Popovici, ASP, CUSA
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Friday, 01 December 2006 12:08
Learning Curve
The OSHA Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR 1910.269 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution) requires employers to ensure that qualified personnel who perform work on equipment 50 volts or greater verify their knowledge of the regulations on an ongoing basis. To meet this important requirement, NSTAR Electric and Gas Corporation has implemented a highly successful self-service, computer-based learning program.
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Safety Information Superhighway
Designing an integrated safety information system creates a platform for safety predictive modeling
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