According to comprehensive occupational safety data compiled by OSHA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, electrocution and electrical shock represent the number one killer of electricians. Working near live un-metered utility service lines, main service entrance terminals, and industrial distribution panels exposes technicians to lethal voltages and explosive arc-flash hazards. While physical falls from extension ladders during overhead service work and thermal burns also cause severe workplace injuries, direct accidental contact with energized conductors without proper PPE remains the leading cause of fatal accidents in the electrical trade.
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