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Avoiding Electrical Hazards at Indiana Construction Sites
Posted on September 21, 2011 by Ronald Todd
An electrocution accident is caused by improper management of electrical construction site hazards. Electrical injuries range from electrocution injuries, electrical shock injuries, electrical burn injuries, loss of muscle control injuries, thermal burn injuries and internal injuries. The most common electrical construction site hazards are unsafe equipment, improper electrical insulation, improper installation of equipment or wiring, and unsafe work practices and protocols.
Electrocution accidents are preventable if OSHA regulations are followed. (See Subpart K of 29 CFR 1926.416 to 1926.417).
Safe practices under OSHA are:
- De-energizing equipment before inspecting or repairing it;
- Taking proper precautions when working near or around power lines; and
- Using appropriate protective equipment when working around electricity.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an electrocution accident, you need an experienced construction accident Indiana lawyer. Electrocution injury cases can be won or lost based on investigation conducted by your lawyer. The sooner you hire a qualified lawyer, 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.
