Electrical Safety There are four main types of electrical injuries: Electrocution (death due to electrical shock), Electrical shock, Burns, and Falls. Currents greater than 75 mA* can cause ventricular fibrillation (rapid, ineffective heartbeat). This presentation will assist you to get accurate information about electrical safety, definitions, hazards, and safety tips. This presentation is designed to assist trainers conducting OSHA 10-hour General Industry outreach training for workers. Since workers are the target audience, this presentation emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, and control – not standards. No attempt has been made to treat the topic exhaustively. It is essential that trainers tailor their presentations to the needs and understanding of their audience. This presentation is not a substitute for any of the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 or for any standards issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. Mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Labor. Please click on the link to view this free workplace safety presentation: Electrical Safety Presentation.
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