Workplace Safety – Know When to Say When – Know When to Stop Work
While qualified electrical line workers and electricians are often willing to go above and beyond the call, some jobs require specific knowledge and experience. That’s why it’s important to stop and reassess a situation if there is ever a doubt about a job’s task or a procedure’s requirement. As qualified electrical workers, it is our […]
Workplace Safety – Limits of Approach – Always Look Up
It’s no surprise that a construction job site can be an incredibly dangerous workplace. With so many safety protocols and procedures to follow, it can seem overwhelming. But the truth is, most accidents involving electricity, are caused by non-electrical workers inadvertently contacting power lines. Voltage Limited Approach Boundary < 50 V 10 ft (3 m) […]
NFPA 70B: Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance
The 2023 edition of NFPA 70B® introduced the document as a new standard rather than a recommended practice. These new requirements cover what must be done to maintain electrical equipment. Chapter 1.2 of NFPA 70B® lists its purpose as “to provide for practical safeguarding of persons, property and processes from risks associated with failure, breakdown, […]
Workplace Electrical Fatalities: 2011 – 2023
In 2025, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) compiled data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to track electrical safety trends in the workplace. ESFI found that certain demographics and occupations are more prone to electrical incidents in the workplace. Electrical Safety in the Workplace Contact […]
Always Assume Power Lines are Live: Truck Operator Safety
Downed power lines can be deadly. Always assume a downed power line is live and avoid approaching them or anything near them. Use Precaution: Downed power lines can energize the ground up to 35 feet away. Even more in wet conditions. If you see a downed power line, call 911 Never drive over a downed […]
Avoid Overhead Power line Contact: Heavy Truck Operator
According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, heavy truck operators have a high number of workplace electrical fatalities. Remember your GOAL: Get Out And Look. 76% of heavy truck operator electrical fatalities occurred from contact with overhead power lines. Keep raised truck beds at least 10 feet away from all power lines. Have “look […]
Construction Safety: Truck Driver Safety
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), truck drivers of heavy trucks have a high number of workplace electrical fatalities. A total of 76% of these fatalities occurred from contact with overhead power lines. 70% of all worker electrical fatalities occur in non-electrical occupations. 76% of heavy truck driver workplace electrical fatalities occurred […]
Construction Safety: Tree Trimming Safety
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), tree trimming occupations have some of the highest numbers of workplace electrical fatalities. A total of 84% of these workplace fatalities occurred when tree trimmers came in contact with overhead power lines. 70% of all worker electrical fatalities occur in non-electrical occupations. 84% of tree trimming […]
Construction Safety: Roofer Safety
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), roofers have a high number of workplace electrical fatalities. A total of 81% of these fatalities occurred from contact with overhead power lines. 70% of all worker electrical fatalities occur in non-electrical occupations. 81% of roofer workplace electrical fatalities occurred from contact with overhead power lines […]
Construction Safety: Painter Safety
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), painters in construction and maintenance have a high number of workplace electrical fatalities. A total of 78% of these fatalities occurred from contact with overhead power lines. 70% of all worker electrical fatalities occur in non-electrical occupations. 78% of painter workplace electrical fatalities occurred from contact […]
Construction Safety: Construction Laborer Safety
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), construction laborers have a high number of workplace electrical fatalities. A total of 60% of these fatalities occurred from contact with overhead power lines, while another 35% were caused by working on or near energized equipment or wires. 70% of all worker electrical fatalities occur in […]
Construction Safety: OSHA Top 4 Construction Hazards
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the construction industry has one of the highest rates of workplace injuries and deaths in the United States. Learn what you can do to prevent construction-related workplace injuries. OSHA Fatal 4 Electrocution Locate and identify utilities such as overhead power lines and underground wires before starting […]