Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Industry Information
A lot of of the specific dangers associated with the electrical industry are similar to those found in other large industries. In addition, workers in other industries have experienced electrocution injuries and fatalities from distribution lines, most notably in the telephone and cable industries. The most important dangers associated with the electric power industry are:
- Electrocution
- Falls
- Confined Spaces
- Fires and Explosions
- Sprains, Strains, and Fractures
- Environment Stress
Lineman Electrocuted When He Contacts a 7200-volt Powerline
Power Substation Worker Falls 12 Feet to His Death
Preventing Electrocutions by Undetected Feedback Electrical Energy Present in Power Lines
Preventing Electrocutions During Work with Scaffolds Near Overhead Power Lines
COAL DUST EXPLOSION dangerS
Danger of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Industry |
