Preventing Electrical Accidents on Job Sites
Since even employees who indirectly work with electricity can be at risk, employers and workers need to take steps to prevent electricity-related injuries and fatalities on job sites. By: David Perecman, July 27, 2023.
Did you know that electricity exposure or contact is one of the leading causes of occupational injuries in the U.S.? According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, between 2011 and 2021, OSHA reported over 1,200 workplace fatalities involving electricity. Some of the most at-risk workers for electrical injuries and fatalities are engineers, linemen, electricians and construction workers. Still, even those who work with electricity indirectly, like roofers and carpenters, may be exposed to serious electrical hazards. Click here to read the full article on Preventing Electrical Accidents from OH&S Magazine.
