Workplace Electrical SafetyWorkplace Electrical SafetyElectrical Incidents: 2003 - 2017Electrical Incidents: 2003 - 2017

OSHA's Top Electrical Violations of 2018 OSHA's Top Electrical Violations of 2018 LOCKOUT / TAGOUT

Electrical FatalitiesElectrical Fatalities

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Electrical Fatalities2003 -2017

54% of fatal electrical injuries occured in the construction industry

6th

drop in fatal electrical injuries between 2017 and 2016

Contact with / exposure to electricity is the 6th most common cause of workplace fatalities

11%

5% of electrical injuries in 2017 were fatal

Electrical InjuriesElectrical Injuries

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3,000Electrical Injuries2003 -2017

360 electrical injuries occured in the construction industry

increase in electrical injuries between 2016 and 201735%

10the median number of days away from work due to electrical injury

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE & LIFESAVINGEQUIPMENT: EYE & FACE PROTECTION

Proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and procedures safeguard workers from the release of hazardous energy.

OSHA - 29 CFR 1910.147NFPA 70E - 120.1

The employer shall ensure that each a�ected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards

OSHA - 29 CFR 1926.102NFPA 70E - 130.7(C)(3)

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