The incident occurred when the victim climbed a ladder and attempted to free a jammed switching device. Thinking that the lines were de-energized, the worker was shocked after touching a live electrical conductor, causing him to fall 12 feet to the ground. Warns that workers may be burned or electrocuted when using metal-reinforced hoses on aerial bucket trucks near energized power lines. Electrical explosion incidents. NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, specifies requirements for keeping workers safe on construction sites. Fire is a major hazard on construction sites but is not the only hazard. What is the construction industry? The construction industry provides construction. 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. Electrocution Reports National Institute for Occupational Safety.
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