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Safety and Health Topics Electrical

Electrical

Working with electricity can be dangerous. Engineers, electricians, and other professionals work with electricity directly, including working on overhead lines, cable harnesses, and circuit assemblies. Others, such as office workers and sales people, work with electricity indirectly and may also be exposed to electrical hazards.

The following questions link to information relevant to electrical hazards in the workplace.

Standards What standards apply?
OSHA | National Consensus
Construction What information is available for the construction industry?
Alliances | eTools | Standards | Hazard Recognition | Possible Solutions | More
Hazard Recognition How can electrical hazards be recognized in the workplace?  
Possible Solutions What are some examples of possible solutions for electrical hazards?
Additional Information What additional information is available?
Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | Training | Other Resources

 

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 Safety Program

The IEC Safety Director visits job sites to conduct thorough safety inspections, following a four-page OSHA compliance checklist.  We also provide on-site safety training.  Please contact us at 502-493-1590 or send us an email for more information.

Safety training topics include:
  • Electrical Safety
  • Personal Protection Equipment
  • Fall Protection
  • Hazard Communication
  • Confined Space
  • Competent Person Training
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Trenching and Excavation
  • Ladders and Scaffolds
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Forklift Training 

 

 

Common inspection items include:
  • Extension cords
  • Ladders, scaffolds, fall protection harnesses
  • Aerial lifts and booms
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Panelboards
  • Fall hazards
  • Fire protection
  • Power Tools
  • Temporary wiring
  • GFCI’s
  • Trenching
  • Housekeeping
  • Bloodborne Pathogens kits
  • First Aid kits