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Indiana Workers Need Protection from Electrocution Injuries
Posted on September 14, 2011 by Ronald Todd
Electrocution injuries can occur when equipment is being used that may come into contact with power lines. Electrocution accidents are construction site hazards that can lead to construction site fatalities.
To help prevent an electrocution accident, general contractors must insure that their job sites have the following in place:
- A safety and health program that provides guidance for safe operations (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1)).
- A training program for all workers at the job site that instruct the workers how to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions which apply to their work and their work areas (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)).
- A plan to restrict equipment from coming within 10 feet of electrical distribution or transmission lines if the high voltage lines are not de-energized, visibly grounded or protected by insulated barriers (29 CFR 1926.550(a)(15)(i)).
For additional information see:
- Ground Fault Protection on Construction Sites (OSHA 3007)
- Construction Safety and Health Standards (OSHA 2207)
- OSHA Safety and Health Training Guidelines for Construction (National Technical Information Service - Order No PB-239312/AS)
If you or a loved one has been injured in an electrocution accident, you need an experienced workplace accident attorney. Electrocution accident cases can be won or lost based on investigation conducted by your attorney. The sooner you hire a qualified attorney, the sooner we can start protecting your rights. We offer evening and weekend hours in addition to our weekly business hours, we are ready to help. Our phone lines are open twenty-four/seven, so call 317-375-7718 or contact us online at www.ronaldtoddlaw.com today for a free conference.
This entry was posted in Construction Accidents, Construction Accident Indiana, Construction Accident Law Firm, Construction Fatalities, Construction Injury Attorney, Construction Injury Lawyer, Construction Site Accident Lawyer, Construction Site Hazards, Electrocution Accident, Electrocution Injuries, Ronald S. Todd, P.C., Workplace Accident Lawyer
