Electrocution

Hazards

• A fatal injury caused by electrical current or closely related electrical effects.

Controls

• Prevent contact through de-energization, qualified work, guarding, grounding, protection, inspection, and emergency readiness.

Personal protective equipment

• Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

• Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Prevent contact through de-energization, qualified work, guarding, grounding, protection, inspection, and emergency readiness.

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