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WHAT'S AT STAKE Workers in almost every work environment are exposed to electrical currents powerful enough to cause death by electrocution. Yet many workers are unaware of the potential hazards, which makes them even more vulnerable to the dangers. WHAT'S THE DANGER There are four main types of injuries that can result from electrical currents. These are:

1. Electrocution, which is fatal;
2. Electric shock;
3. Burns; and
4. Falls, which may occur when a worker contacts electrical energy.

EXAMPLE A Department of Public Works employee was attempting to read a water meter that was located […]