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Fatal Four
ELECTROCUTION

Electrocution results when a person is exposed to a lethal amount
of electrical energy. According to OSHA, electrocution injuries
accounted for 82 construction worker deaths in 2016, which is
8.3% of the 991 fatalities caused by construction site hazards.

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TAR114

KCC617
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The 6 Types of Electrical Hazards

B E S A F E

Burns Electrocution Shock Arc Flash/ Fire Explosions
The most Electrocution is Results when the Arc Blast Most electrical An explosion
common shock- fatal; it means to body becomes Sudden release distribution can occur when
related injury. kill with electricity. part of the of electrical fires result from electricity ignites
Burns from Electrocution electrical circuit; energy through problems with an explosive
electricity are one results when a current enters the the air when a “fixed wiring” mixture of
of three types: human is exposed body at one point high-voltage gap such as faulty material in the air.
Electrical, Arc/ to a lethal amount and leaves at exists and there electrical outlets
Flash or Thermal of electrical energy. another. is a breakdown and old wiring.
Contact. between Problems with
cords, plugs,
conductors. receptacles, and
switches also
cause electrical
fires.