OSHA video on working with cranes near power lines
By Laura Hatton08 January 2014
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the USA has released video on ways to prevent electrocution when working with cranes near power lines.
Prevent Electrocutions: Work Safely with Cranes near Power Lines, is part of OSHA’s educational series about potential hazards in the construction industry. The video is based on real-life incidents and explains the safety measures that would have prevented injuries and fatalities.
The video is available in English and in Spanish and can be downloaded from the OSHA website or viewed on the Department of Labor YouTube channel.
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