Scout's Toolbox Talks
⚡ Electrical Safety
Overhead & Underground Power Line Safety
Contact with live power lines is almost always fatal — know where they are before you dig or lift.
Electrical hazards from overhead and underground lines are common on construction sites and often overlooked. These toolbox talks cover OSHA safe distance requirements, utility locating (811), spotting procedures, insulated equipment use, and emergency response for electrical contact. Use them to train workers on identifying energized lines, maintaining safe clearance, and preventing electrocution or arc flash incidents.
Lead safety meetings with toolbox talks focused on power line safety, utility strike prevention, and OSHA-compliant practices for working near electrical infrastructure.