Chuck Woodings, CUSP
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Thursday, 19 January 2012 11:33
Basic Qualifications of Employees
The Tailgate for this month goes back to the very basics of electrical safety – what OSHA considers the four requirements to be considered a qualified employee. This article is based on my 18 years of experience developing and teaching OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 classes.
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