Working with Electricity
Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard. OSHA's electrical standards are designed to protect employees exposed to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions.
The following hazards are the most frequent causes of electrical injuries in construction:
- contact with power lines
- lack of ground-fault protection
- missing or discontinuous path to ground
- equipment not used in manner prescribed
- improper use of extension and flexible cords
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
The employer must establish a Lockout/Tagout program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspections. The purpose is to ensure equipment is isolated from the energy source and made inoperative before any employee performs any service or maintenance where the unexpected energizing, start up, or release of stored energy could occur.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
4-1. Which program helps prevent the unexpected energizing, startup, or release of stored energy?
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