Electrical Hazards – Anatomy of an Accident Electrical work leaves little room for error. Experience, training, and familiarity with a task do not eliminate electrical hazards. In fact, familiarity can sometimes...
Portable Electric Tools Portable electric tools are used extensively on construction sites and in maintenance, repair, and industrial operations. Although these tools make work faster and easier, damaged equipment, improper grounding,...
Electrical Hazards Electricity is a serious workplace hazard because electrical contact can cause shock, burns, arc-flash injuries, fires, electrocution, and secondary injuries such as falls. A worker who receives an electrical...
Electricity Electricity is present on nearly every jobsite and in virtually every workplace. Because it is so common, electrical hazards can easily be overlooked. Contact with electricity can cause shock, severe...
Portable Power Drills - Safe Handling and Operation Safe handling of portable power drills is essential because these commonly used tools can cause serious injuries when they are damaged, improperly operated,...