Construction workers face numerous and varied job-site dangers, depending on the type of work they do. In addition to risks common to most construction jobs, electricians face the hazard of electric shock and other dangers associated with live power. "Tools are an essential part of most tasks that electrical workers perform," said Palmer Hickman, director of code and safety training and curriculum development, the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC). "Therefore, it is critically important that all tools be used safely so that the tool used does not become the cause of an injury or fatality. This begins with following all of the instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer of the tool, along with the use of ground-fault protection and personal protective equipment, as necessary."
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