Occupational Injuries From Electrical Shock and Arc Flash Events

• Main Authors: Campbell, Richard B. (Author), Dini, David A. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Fire,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Quality control.; Reliability.; Industrial safety.; Building materials.; Electronics.; Microelectronics.; Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk.; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation.; Building Materials.

This brief presents information on occupational injuries from electric shock and arc flash events through a review of literature, electrical incident data, and similar sources. It includes pertinent information such as the nature of the incident, adherence to safety requirements, use of appropriate...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Background
• Review of the Literature
• Trends in Workplace Electrical Injury
• Research into Causes of Electrical Injuries
• Review of Select OSHA Investigations of Workplace Electrical Incidents
• Discussion.