Discusses problems associated with counterfeited products. Any products that are purchased— PPE for workers or electrical equipment for use or installation— should be checked for signs of counterfeiting. A Source of Hazards to Workers hazard to industrial workers that gets little attention is the use of counterfeit electrical equipment and safety products. There have been many recent news articles about the seizure of counterfeit products, from electronics to medical supplies; the concern is that many untested or fake products make it into the supply stream. Most of the news is about consumer goods, and certainly fake toys, electronics, and other articles can be hazardous.

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假冒产品：对工人造成危害的一个来源 [电气安全]

讨论与假冒产品相关的问题。购买的任何产品——工人的个人防护装备或使用或安装的电气设备——都应检查是否有假冒迹象。对工人危害的一个来源是使用假冒电气设备和安全产品对产业工人的危害很少受到关注。最近有许多关于查获假冒产品的新闻报道，从电子产品到医疗用品；令人担忧的是，许多未经测试或假冒的产品进入了供应流。大多数新闻都是关于消费品的，当然假玩具、电子产品和其他物品可能是危险的。