Electricity is so much a part of everyday life it’s easy to forget that it can be dangerous. It causes thousands of injuries and hundreds of fatalities every year. Electricity can start fires and cause explosions that result in extensive and costly damage.

This “Electrical Safety” program discusses how electricity “works”, explains its “hazards” and describes the procedures and “equipment” that employees should use to avoid them.

Topics covered include:

• The basics of electricity
• Circuits and the flow of electrical current
• Recognizing and avoiding electrical hazards
• Special electrical work environments
• Dealing with an electrical accident and more

All “Electrical Safety” products are available in English and Spanish.