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"QuickTips" from QuickTakes - National Electrical Safety Month

By: OSHA

In observance of National Electrical Safety Month, OSHA is taking the opportunity to remind employers and employees about electrical hazards in the workplace and possible solutions for those hazards. Engineers, lineman, electricians, and others work directly with electricity, including overhead lines, cable harnesses, and circuit assemblies. Some immediate tips for avoiding burns and electrocution (death) on the job include:

  • Look for overhead power lines and buried power line indicators.
  • Stay at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines and assume they are energized.
  • De-energize and ground lines when working near them.
  • Use non-conductive wood or fiberglass ladders when working near power lines.

OSHA has more resource information on potential electrical hazards and how to prevent them in its Electrical Safety and Health Topics Web page. Look for more safety and health "QuickTips" in the next issue.

 

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