OSHA's Electrical Safety Standards: 5 Reasons to Get it Right and 10 Common Mistakes

Working with electricity can be dangerous, and electrical safety has long been an enforcement priority for OSHA. OSHA's electrical standards are designed to protect employees against hazards of electric shock, electrocution, flash fires, and explosions. Too often, workers and/or their employers are unaware of the potential electrical hazards present in their work environment, or more often, they are unfamiliar with the nuances of OSHA's regulatory requirements in this area. ​This webinar highlighted the most frequent causes of electrical injuries, explain some of the most misunderstood provisions of the applicable OSHA standards, and discuss strategies to limit exposure to the most common electrical safety violations. ​Participants in this webinar learned: ​-The The top 5 reasons why employers should make complying with the applicable electrical safety standards a priority -The 5 most common electrical safety mistakes employers -Steps employers can take to avoid reduce exposure to electrical safety hazards and OSHA violations. A webinar from Conn Maciel Carey LLP. Use of this video does not in any manner constitute or establish an attorney-client relationship between Conn Maciel Carey and the viewer. This video may be deemed "attorney advertising" in jurisdictions from which it is accessed. The decision to hire a lawyer is a serious one and should be undertaken after consideration of all relevant information, not only information on this video.