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Many workers are unaware of the potential electrical hazards present in their work environment, which makes them more vulnerable to the danger of electrocution. The following references aid in recognizing hazards associated with electrical work.
- Working Safely with Electricity. OSHA Fact Sheet, 353 KB PDF,
2 pages. Provides safety information on working with generators, power lines,
extension cords, and electrical equipment.
- Using Portable Generators Safely. OSHA Fact
Sheet, 22 KB PDF,
2 pages. Provides safety information on the hazards associated with generators, shock and electrocution, carbon monoxide poisoning, fire hazards,
and noise and vibration hazards.
- Portable Generator Safety. OSHA Quick Card,
19 KB
PDF, 1 page. A 19 KB
PDF (Spanish version) is also available. Includes information on the major causes of
injuries and fatalities, safe work practices, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Electrical Safety Hazards of Overloading Cable Trays. OSHA Fact Sheet, (2006, March). Also available as a 22 KB
PDF, 2 pages.
- Small Business Handbook. OSHA Publication 2209-02R, (2005). Also available as a 260 KB PDF, 56 pages.
- Electrical Safety. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Safety and Health Topic. Provides links to information about electrical safety and electrocutions.
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Electrical Safety: Safety and Health for Electrical Trades Student Manual. US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 2002-123, (2002, January).
Also available as a 2 MB
PDF,
80 pages. As part of a safety and health curriculum for secondary and
post-secondary electrical trades courses, this manual is
designed to engage the learner in recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards associated with electrical work.
- Fire Fighters Exposed to Electrical Hazards During Wildland Fire Operations. US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 2002-112, (2002, January). Also available as a 137 KB PDF, 4 pages. Covers two case studies regarding the
electrocution of fire-fighters and recommends preventive methods.
- Electrocutions Fatality Investigation Reports. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Safety and Health Topic. Provides information regarding hundreds
of fatal incidents involving electrocutions investigated by NIOSH and state investigators.
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Worker Deaths by Electrocution: A Summary of Surveillance Findings and Investigative Case Reports. US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 98-131, (1998, May). Also available as a 137 KB
PDF,
43 pages. Highlights the magnitude
of the problem of occupational electrocutions in the US, identifies potential risk factors for fatal injury, and provides recommendations for developing effective safety programs to reduce the risk of electrocution.
- Australian Government documents relating to electrical safety in Australia:
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