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Safety and Health Topics Construction - Power Transmission and Distribution In Focus Hurricane Recovery Alliances eTools Employees working on and around power transmission and distribution systems face great dangers from electrocution, falls, and other serious hazards. Workers employed in the construction of these systems have a risk between 17 and 23 deaths per thousand workers over a working lifetime of 45 years. These workers are not covered by the 1994 OSHA electric power generation standard, this applies only to the general industry. The following questions link to information relevant to power transmission and distribution in the construction industry. What OSHA standards apply? Standards | Regulatory Agenda | Directives What hazards are commonly associated with power transmission and distribution and how are they controlled? What additional information is available? Related Safety and Health Topics Pages In Focus Hurricane Recovery Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Operations Following Hurricanes. OSHA, (2005, September). Includes information such as news releases, public service announcements, fact sheets, frequently asked questions, and more. Alliances Construction. OSHA's Alliance Program. This is one of OSHA's Strategic Management Plan Focus Areas. eTools Construction: Preventing Fatalities. OSHA. A Spanish version is also available. Contains information that helps workers identify and control the hazards that cause the most serious construction-related injuries.  Safety and  Health Topics     Construction - Power Transmission and Distribution   OSHA Standards   Hazard Recognition and Control   Additional Information   Credits   Content Reviewed 07/08/2005

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