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Electricity, Trees, and Arborists.

Authors :
Ball, John
Goodfellow, John
Aikens, Tanner
Source :
Arborist News; Feb2023, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p38-41, 4p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article discusses challenges of overhead powerlines (OHPLs) lined up with trees, and mentions chances of accidents involving electricity to caused by occupational fatalities. Topics discussed include survey on fatal contacts with electric current from 2001 to 2020, fatal contact of aerial lift operator making contact with conductors, and electric shock identified by nonfatal incidents as the injury.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15422399
Volume :
32
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Arborist News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
161630669