September 1, 2003—The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are joining forces to protect workers in the electrical contracting industry. The alliance will focus on preventing exposure to electrical and construction hazards, particularly those relating to inside electrical, power line, and video-data-voice systems.
OSHA and NECA will develop training for NECA chapters that focuses on safety and health hazards in the industry, as well as ways to reduce those hazards. Additionally, NECA worksites’ best practices will be shared with others in the industry through outreach by the Association and through OSHA- or NECA-developed training programs and materials. Finally, NECA and OSHA will develop and disseminate information through various media, including their respective Web sites, and will also encourage NECA members’ participation in OSHA’s cooperative programs such as compliance assistance and the Consultation Program.
NECA represents a segment of the construction market comprised of more than 70,000 electrical contracting firms. The industry employs more than 650,000 electrical workers. Founded in 1901, the Association works to promote higher standards, quality workmanship, and training for a skilled workforce in the electrical contracting industry.
