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Electricity is accepted as a source of power
without much thought to the hazards encountered. Some employees work
with electricity directly, as is the case with engineers, electricians,
or people who do wiring, such as overhead lines, cable harnesses,
or circuit assemblies. Others, such as office workers and salespeople,
work with it indirectly.
The following questions link to resources that provide safety and
health information relevant to electrical hazards in construction.
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What
OSHA standards apply?
Standards | Directives | Interpretations and Compliance Letters |
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Where
can I find examples of hazards and possible solutions?
Hazards and Solutions |
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Where
can I find additional information?
Related Safety and Health Topics | Training |
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OSHA Alliances
OSHA eTools
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 Ergonomics
eTool: Solutions for Electrical Contractors.
OSHA (2003, July). This eTool describes
common hazards that electrical contractors
may encounter and possible solutions
for these hazards. The eTool was developed
in cooperation with the Independent
Electrical Contractors (IEC) as part
of the OSHA-IEC Alliance.
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 Construction
eTool: Preventing Fatalities. OSHA
(2001, January). This eTool is designed
to help workers identify and control
the hazards that commonly cause the
most serious construction injuries.
- Electrical Incidents.
This module of the Construction
eTool outlines the most common electrical
hazards for the construction industry
and provides specific controls to
help avoid injury.
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