[VIDEO] OSHA Fatal Four Hazards - Electrocution

This video reviews common electrical hazards, including overhead and buried power lines, as well as power tools and lack of ground fault protection

Dec 23, 2015

Pete Rice, CSP, CIH presents this Toolbox/Tailgate Safety Talk around identifying and avoiding electrocution hazards on the jobsite. He reviews common electrical hazards, including overhead and buried power lines, as well as power tools and lack of ground fault protection. Pete also describes the importance of avoiding frayed power tool and extension cords, explains ground fault wiring and reviews the common types of equipment that interfere with overhead power lines.

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