On average, 80 electricians are killed each year in workplace
accidents, which are not limited to electrocutions. More than
10,000 electricians are injured each year with an average work
time loss of 10 days per incident. These statistics are
unacceptable. Supervisors are in a key position to reduce the
number of deaths and injuries. Safety must be an integral part
of electrical construction projects. Safety-related work
practices are developed through experience and training and must
be applied to routine tasks. Job site safety is a shared
responsibility between employers and employees. Effective
communication and management buy-in are essential. Safety
programs and policies Each employer is required to develop a
program to address all safety concerns, not just electrical
hazards, on job sites. Company safety policies typically
supplement the safety program. For example, a contractor may
have a policy requiring hard hats and eye protection at all
times while on construction projects. Having an overall safety