Job Planning and Risk Assessment for Construction Electrical Safety: Prepare Now for Changes to the NFPA 70E 2018 Standard

With the pending release of NFPA’s 2018 updates to its 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, construction leaders and electrical contractors can prepare for these changes now by training employees to perform job safety planning, recognize hazards and apply control methods to mitigate risk.

Infrastructure Boom Will Mean Opportunities and Risks for Construction Firms

The possibility of Congress approving $1 trillion over the next 10 years to upgrade the nation’s infrastructure brings opportunities and challenges. As contractors expand business activities, the challenge will be in finding qualified workers and preparing for risks associated with continuity of project financing, political shifts, weather, catastrophic events and other factors.