The threat of injury or death from electricity exposure remains a significant risk to skilled workers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2011 and 2023, there were a total of 1,940 workplace fatalities involving electricity.?
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Facility managers have a responsibility to ensure that electrical safety remains at the core of broader safety plans and protocols. Implementing proper training both improves the quality of work and protects all involved parties against electrical hazards. At?NFPA, we’ve developed a triad of codes and standards, the Electrical Cycle of Safety?, to support proper design, installation, and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems, creating a safer workplace for all.??
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Read more about the statistics analyzed by?Electrical Safety Foundation International and the critical need for electrical safety codes and standards in?Facility Executive magazine
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