Electrocution remains a leading cause of construction fatalities. Explore key safety practices to reduce risk from overhead power lines, underground utilities and temporary electrical systems on ...

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is facing steep federal fines for allegedly putting its workers in harm's way, the U.S. Department of Labor confirmed on Wednesday. The Occupational Safety and Health ...

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) recently released its updated collection of information on fatal and non-fatal occupational electrical injuries from every available source. The U ...

As data center construction booms, discover how connected safety tech and advanced training are mitigating rising electrical risks for the 2026 workforce.

Construction electrocutions remain a significant hazard, often caused by organizational failures, poor safety practices, and outdated equipment. Technologies like wearable voltage detectors, AI-based ...

ACWORTH, Ga. — A U.S. Department of Labor investigation into the death of an arborist by electrocution while tree trimming in Cobb County has ended with the federal agency saying safety failures led ...

OSHA has cited Dexter Fortson Associates Inc. for seven serious safety violations and one other-than-serious violation following the electrocution of a 44-year-old foreman during storm recovery work ...

This safety procedure provides guidelines for safely working around electrical hazards. It includes provisions for training, lockout requirements, and specific types of work practices and the required ...

A federal agency has determined a Powder Springs tree trimming company was responsible for the death of a worker in an accident earlier this year and issued a fine against the company. Investigators ...

Electrical hazards are one of the most dangerous and often overlooked risks in manufacturing. Many workers assume that factory and production-controlled environments, established protocols, and modern ...