{"id":1750,"date":"2017-08-24T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/blog\/utility-work-one-top-10-most-dangerous-jobs\/"},"modified":"2024-11-01T09:59:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T13:59:21","slug":"utility-work-one-top-10-most-dangerous-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/blog\/utility-work-one-top-10-most-dangerous-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Utility Work is One of the Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Learn how to improve utility worker safety and the hazards associated with utility work<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All industries have their fair share of hazards but none compare to the daily challenges of utility worker safety. Many utility workers are required to perform work in the pouring rain in the dark of night to repair hazardous energy, like an electrical or water outage. Whether working overhead, underground or in the streets, utility workers are regularly faced with serious risks on the job, in unstable environments often created by Mother Nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before a utility worker completes their task, not only are they subject to the elements – they work with gas, electrical hazards, and vehicles – all while working at various heights. At any given moment, utility line workers could be seconds away from potential injuries \u2013 even death \u2013 if they don\u2019t follow safety procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Failure to identify dangers on the job is a recipe for a serious workplace accident. Safety procedures are critical to ensure utility worker safety from such hazards. Safety signs and labels provide an effective way to communicate hazards related to utility work \u2013 such as electrocutions, trench collapse, work above, and high voltage, in addition to reminding workers to wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Although signs and labels<\/a> are imperative, OSHA standards for keeping utility workers safe is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the OSHA standards that protect workers in the utilities industry?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n