SAFETY BULLETIN: Temporary Employee Recordables Two recent recordable injuries involving temporary employees highlight gaps in pre-task planning (PTP), hazard recognition, and following controls. Routine work is not risk-free. Every employee deserves the same planning, protection, and support, regardless of employment status or experience. Incident 1: Conductor Stored Energy Resulting in an Eye Injury An employee was managing conductors in a 12 × 12 junction box supplied by two 1-inch home-run conduits and three branch conduits. While separating and cutting conductor tails, one slipped, recoiled, passed underneath the employee’s visor, and contacted the right eye, causing a corneal abrasion. Root cause: The PTP and hazard assessment did not adequately identify stored energy from large quantities of conductors in a confined junction box. Key lessons and preventive actions: Recognize stored energy. Evaluate conductor tension, coil memory, limited workspace, and potential recoil paths before starting. Control the conductor. Maintain positive control of ends;…
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Safety Bulletin – October 26, 2026
SAFETY BULLETIN: Temporary Employee Recordables Two recent recordable injuries involving temporary employees highlight gaps in pre-task planning (PTP), hazard recognition, and following controls. Routine work is not risk-free. Every employee deserves the same planning, protection, and support, regardless of employment status or experience. Incident 1: Conductor Stored Energy Resulting in an Eye Injury An employee was managing conductors in a 12 × 12 junction box supplied by two 1-inch home-run conduits and three branch conduits. While separating and cutting conductor tails, one slipped, recoiled, passed underneath the employee’s visor, and contacted the right eye, causing a corneal abrasion. Root cause: The PTP and hazard assessment did not adequately identify stored energy from large quantities of conductors in a confined junction box. Key lessons and preventive actions: Recognize stored energy. Evaluate conductor tension, coil memory, limited workspace, and potential recoil paths before starting. Control the conductor. Maintain positive control of ends;…
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