Electrocution Hazards in Construction Environments I - Types of Hazards & How to Protect Yourself Electrocution Hazards in Construction Environments I - Types of Hazards & How to Protect Yourself

Over the years, electrocution has become the fourth leading cause of death in the construction industry. Contrary to common perception, it does not take a great deal of electricity to cause an electrocution. Just the amount of current that it takes to light a common Christmas Tree bulb can stop the heart and result in death. There are a number of causes of shock, electrical burns, and electrocution therefore employees need to know what hazards to watch out for and how they can protect themselves. The first in a two-part series on electrocution hazards, discusses the major types of electrocution hazards, and how employees can protect themselves from electrical hazards and electrocution in construction environments. This program comes with a Leader’s Guide, End of Course Quiz, Attendance Log, & Completion Certificate.

Over the years, electrocution has become the fourth leading cause of death in the construction industry. Contrary to common perception, it does not take a great deal of electricity to cause an electrocution. Just the amount of current that it takes to light a common Christmas Tree bulb can stop the heart and result in death. There are a number of causes of shock, electrical burns, and electrocution therefore employees need to know what hazards to watch out for and how they can protect themselves. The first in a two-part series on electrocution hazards, discusses the major types of electrocution hazards, and how employees can protect themselves from electrical hazards and electrocution in construction environments. This program comes with a Leader’s Guide, End of Course Quiz, Attendance Log, & Completion Certificate.