Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
Depending on the job activity, examples of safety hazards that can harm workers in this industry include:
- Power lines and other energized components that can burn, shock, or electrocute
- Falls from heights
- Confined Spaces
- Hazardous materials and chemicals
- Dangerous moving mechanical parts on heavy machinery and equipment
- Falling trees, branches, poles
- Moving traffic and work vehicles
- Contact with wildlife
- Harsh weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind)
Rules
- Electrical Workers (WAC 296-45, Chapter)
Enforcement Policies
- Electrical Work and Confined Space (DD 18.40)
- High Voltage Night Patrol Requirements (DD 18.45)
- High Voltage Electrical and Telecommunications Hazards (DD 18.55)
Industry Guidelines
- Rubber Insulating Blankets (ASTM D1048).
- Rubber Insulating Line Hose (ASTM D1050)
- Rubber Insulating Matting (ASTM D178)
- Rubber Insulating Sleeves ASTM D1051)
- Specification for Rubber Insulating Gloves (ASTM D120)
- Tree Care Operations Standards ANSI A300*
Videos
- Bucket Trucks: Extending Your Safety (English/Spanish)
- High Voltage Electrical Safety: Awareness, Pt. 1
- High Voltage Electrical Safety: Safe Work Practices, Pt. 2
- Ladder Safety: Every Step Counts (English/Spanish)
- Tree Trimming Safety
Training Materials
Self-paced
For Groups
- Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution (OSHA eTool)
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) (PowerPoint)
Publications, Handouts, Checklists
- Apprentice Lineman Electrocuted After Contacting Underground Primary Cable
- Electrical hazards in the Telecommunication Industry (Hazard Alert) - October, 2014
- Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution and Electrical Protective Equipment Final Rule (OSHA Fact Sheet)
- Journeyman Telecommunications Technician Electrocuted After Contacting Overhead Power Line
- Little Red Book - Safety Standards - WAC 296-32 Telecommunication - Pocket Version (F414-159-000)
- Preventing Falls and Electrocutions During Tree Trimming (CDC/NIOSH)
- Preventing Injuries and Deaths from Falls during Construction and Maintenance of Telecommunication Towers (CDC/NIOSH Hazard Alert)
- The “Green Book” - Safety Standards - WAC 296-45 Telecommunication - Pocket Version (F414-158-000)
- Tree Trimming Safety (CCOHS)