Safety The Insulator • August 2026 20 Dedicated to keeping its members at the forefront in their industry • Prevention includes using PPE, enforcing machinery protocols, installing warning signage and employing spotters to keep operators aware of nearby workers. Electrocution Electrical hazards occur when workers encounter live wires, faulty equipment or improper grounding, posing serious risks on construction sites. Electrocution is a fatal shock, but contact with electrical current can cause other injuries, including severe burns and deadly arc flashes. • OSHA Standards require safe work practices for electrical installations (29 CFR 1926.400) and guidelines for electrical safety (29 CFR 1926.416). • Prevention includes using insulated tools, ensuring proper grounding of equipment, providing training on electrical safety and implementing lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance. Caught-In/Between Hazards Caught-in/between hazards occur when workers are trapped or crushed by machinery, equipment or materials, which are all common risks on construction sites. • OSHA Standards require safety measures to protect workers from moving parts and equipment (29 CFR 1926.300) and provide guidelines for machinery operation (29 CFR 1926.602). • Prevention involves using proper machine guarding, training workers on safe operating procedures, ensuring equipment is properly maintained and using lockout/tagout practices during maintenance. Hazardous Materials Hazardous materials pose risks to workers’ health and safety through exposure to chemicals, toxic substances or flammable materials on construction sites. (continued from pg 19)
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