Power Lines






Overhead and buried power lines at the job site are especially hazardous because they carry extremely high voltage. This 1-page safety meeting topic has one discussion question and can be used to host a safety meeting or toolbox talk to review the most frequent causes of electrical injuries on construction sites, the risks of working near electrical power lines, and safety precautions to consider when outdoor projects are near power lines.


Long Version - 6 pages

TESTING: Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

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Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

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Power Lines, Construction, Fast

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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic that reviews the most frequent causes of electrical injuries on construction sites, the risks of working near electrical power lines, and safety precautions to consider when outdoor projects are near power lines.