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Electrical hazards remain one of the most serious dangers on construction sites. And the risk is not limited to electricians. Laborers, carpenters, ironworkers, painters, roofers, equipment operators and other construction workers can suffer catastrophic injuries when they come into contact with energized wiring, power lines, defective tools or improperly maintained electrical systems.

The continuing concern surrounding these accidents will be the subject of a webinar presented by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Titled “Preventing Exposure to Electrical Hazards in Construction,” the program will address common electrical hazards and exposures, prevention and control methods, pre-task planning and the McElhattan Foundation’s Zero Electrocution Challenge.

The subject is particularly important because electrical accidents are often preventable. When a construction worker is seriously injured because electrical hazards were not identified, equipment was defective, appropriate safeguards were not provided or proper safety procedures were not followed, the circumstances of the accident should be carefully investigated.