Electrical Safety

According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), in 2018, nearly one in ten workplace electrical injuries were fatal, and more than half of these occurred in the construction industry.

As an issue that affects all occupational sectors in some capacity, not just construction, the dangers posed by electrical hazards must be recognized and appropriate precautions taken to prevent electrical-related injuries on the job. Electrical safety is important because hazards such as arc flash and shock can result in death if you are exposed to them.

Fortunately, the likelihood of this occurring is relatively low. However, the control measures that prevent these hazards require careful management, attention to detail and technical competence.