According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), electrocution is the fifth leading cause of workplace injuries in the United States with more than 2,000 fatal and more than 24,000 non-fatal electrical injuries reported in the last 10 years. You can take a proactive approach to protect your employees with the help of CBT's Glove Safety Program. 

The risks run high when employees are exposing themselves to live current electricity daily. Most aren’t aware of the arc flash risks in their plants until it’s too late – when OSHA issues a hefty fine or an employee has seriously injured themselves and damaged equipment. According to the NFPA 70E and OSHA standard, there are six primary responsibilities that facilities must meet to remain in compliance with the electrical codes.