Title :
Contact with overhead power lines how can we prevent this?
Author_Institution :
DRC Consulting, Ltd., Bellingham, WA
Abstract :
This presentation provides information on one of the leading causes of electrical deaths - contact with overhead power lines. Case histories and incidents are presented as well as suggestions on how this type of incident can be prevented.
Keywords :
electrical accidents; electrical safety; power overhead lines; electrical deaths; electrical safety; hazard index awareness; overhead power lines contact; public awareness; Cities and towns; Contacts; Cranes; Electric shock; Electrical safety; Foot; Hazards; History; Power overhead lines; Roads; Hazard Awareness; Methods of Prevention;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Safety Workshop, 2009. IEEE IAS
Conference_Location :
St. Louis, MO
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3446-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3445-9
DOI :
10.1109/ESW.2009.4813962
