Taylor A J, McGwin G, Valent F, Rue L W
Center for Injury Sciences, University of Alabama (UAB) at Birmingham, 35294, USA.
Inj Prev. 2002 Dec;8(4):306-12. doi: 10.1136/ip.8.4.306.
The highest proportions of fatal occupational electrocutions have occurred among those employed in the electrical trades and in the construction and manufacturing industries.
Data from 1992 through 1999 were obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.
Occupational electrocution deaths occurred almost entirely among males, with the highest rates among those aged 20-34 and among whites and American Indians. They were highest during the summer months, in the South, and in establishments employing 10 or fewer workers. The highest rates occurred in the construction, mining, and agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries and among trades associated with these industries.
Electrocution continues to be a significant cause of occupational death. Workers need to be provided with safety training and employers, particularly smaller employers, persuaded of the need for safety training.
在电气行业以及建筑和制造业就业的人员中，发生致命职业触电事故的比例最高。
1992年至1999年的数据来自劳工统计局致命职业伤害普查。
职业触电死亡几乎全部发生在男性中，20至34岁的人群以及白人和美洲印第安人中的发生率最高。夏季、南部以及雇佣10名或更少工人的企业中发生率最高。发生率最高的行业是建筑、采矿以及农业、林业和渔业，以及与这些行业相关的工种。
触电仍然是职业死亡的一个重要原因。需要为工人提供安全培训，并说服雇主，特别是小雇主认识到安全培训的必要性。
