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electrical safety (electrical hazards)

Safety and Health , Mining

May is National Electrical Safety Month. Electricity is a serious hazard that exposes miners to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires and explosions.

Safety and Health , Español , Mining

Following the deaths of three miners, we’re urging all mine workers to follow electrical safety best practices.

electrical safety (electrical hazards)

Electrical Safety Precautions Save Miners’ Lives

3 Miners Electrocuted in 10 Days