Electrical Incidents
Electricity has become essential to modern life. Perhaps because it is such a familiar part of our surroundings, it often is not treated with the respect it deserves.
Safety and health programs must address electrical incidents and the variety of ways electricity becomes a hazard.
The following hazards are the most frequent cause of electrical injuries:
Contact with Power Lines
Lack of Ground-Fault Protection
Path to Ground Missing or Discontinuous
Equipment Not Used in Manner Prescribed
Improper Use of Extension and Flexible Cords