Convincing the Craftsman – a Study of What Works and What Doesn’t with Respect to Educating the Electrical Worker About Electrical Safety

It is one thing for an employer to implement an electrical safety program. It is another thing entirely to obtain full craft-level buy-in and compliance and to accomplish “the required self-discipline for all employees who must perform work that may involve electrical hazards”. This paper discusses some of the obstacles that are faced by companies and contractors as they progress on their electrical safety journey. The paper discusses approaches that have succeeded and approaches that have failed. It also emphasizes the need for management to believe in and understand what they are saying and requiring with respect to electrical safety so they can effectively communicate the why of the requirements to the craftsmen in the field.