Video: How to Avoid Electrical Hazards on the Construction Jobsite

Common electrical hazards and 10 safety tips to keep safe on the construction jobsite

Aug 13, 2015

Over 300 workers die each year from electrical hazards. Pete Rice, CSP, CIH reviews common electrical hazards, including overhead and buried power lines, as well as power tools and the lack of ground fault and arc fault protection (AFCI/GFCI). Pete shares some sobering statistics around electrical fatalities, then gives you 10 Safety Tips to help keep you and your workers safe from electrical safety hazards at home and on the job!

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Electrical Hazards on Construction Sites

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