Overhead Power Line Safety Video – Non-Electrical Workers
40% of all electrical accidents on the job site are caused by overhead power lines Most of those incidents involve non-electrical workers When on the
40% of all electrical accidents on the job site are caused by overhead power lines Most of those incidents involve non-electrical workers When on the
In 2016, 53% of all fatal electrical injuries occurred in the Construction industry. The Construction industry remained the leading source of fatal electrical injuries with
Contact with overhead power lines is the leading cause of electrical fatalities for agricultural workers. Of the 1,001 reported power line contact incidents from 2003-2009,
Contact with overhead power lines is the leading cause of electrical fatalities for agricultural workers. Of the 1,001 reported power line contact incidents from 2003-2009,
Overhead power lines cause 40% of all electrically related fatalities, in the workplace. A majority of these accidents occur with workers that have little to
Before starting any project, always look up to make sure you’re aware of any overhead power lines. Whether you’re working on the roof, trimming trees,
Between 2011 and 2018, 38% of all electrically related workplace fatalities were caused by overhead power lines. In the majority of these cases, fatalities occurred
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, solar photovoltaic (PV) installer jobs are expected to grow 51% between 2019 and 2029, increasing at a
You do not have to touch a power line to be in danger. High-voltage electricity can jump to anyone who gets too close. Stay at
Before starting any project, always look up to make sure you’re aware of any overhead power lines. Whether you’re working on the roof, trimming trees,
As temperatures drop and winter storms blow through, make sure you are aware of your surroundings whenever venturing outside. Heavy winds, snowfall, and ice are
What to do if You Crash Into a Utility Pole If you’re ever in an accident that involves a utility pole and a downed power
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