Hidden Risk in Occupational Electrical Safety: Through the Lens of System Safety

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H. Landis Floyd (University of Alabama at Birmingham) Ganesh Kumar Vanayagamoorthy

Hidden Risk in Occupational Electrical Safety

Through the Lens of System Safety

H. Landis Floyd (University of Alabama at Birmingham), Ganesh Kumar Vanayagamoorthy

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Wiley-IEEE Press
17 December 2025

Occupational & industrial health & safety; Electrician skills

Series: IEEE Press Series on Power and Energy Systems

""A work that not only delves into the technical intricacies of working on and around electrical systems but also underscores the importance of fostering a foundational culture of safety across all workplace organizations. In today's dynamic landscape, where innovation and significant risks coexist, Lanny's deep insights will undoubtedly empower readers to navigate the complexities of electrical safety and indeed overall safety managed systems with confidence and competence."" —MIKE DOHERTY, CUSP, IEEE Senior Member, past chair CSA Standard Z462, Workplace Electrical Safety

Improve electrical safety in the workplace with this essential overview

Electrical safety is vital for any workplace. Electrical hazards and workplace electrical injuries can be avoided through the rigorous implementation of safety standards and practices, such as those catalogued in Hidden Risk in Occupational Electrical Safety. Originating from the revolutionary breakthrough which began at DuPont global operations in the 1980s, and which has continued to see progress in risk reduction and the emergence of a zero-fatality electrical safety program, this book outlines concrete steps which can improve system safety in workplaces of any kind. With detailed discussions of statistical data and its role in helping organizations understand and manage risk of electrical accidents, it's a must-own for electrical safety professionals looking to capitalize on a revolution in workplace safety.

Readers will also find:

A unique combination of research into management commitment workplace behavior and engineering experience in the area of high-risk hazards Detailed discussion of ""hidden"" injuries such as neurological, psychological, and other lingering impacts of otherwise ""invisible"" electrical injury Concrete tools for minimizing worker exposure to electrical hazards and the most effective measures in ensuring worker safety

Hidden Risk in Occupational Electrical Safety is ideal for electrical safety professionals and other decision-makers who take on the responsibility for occupational electrical safety within their organizations.

By: H. Landis Floyd (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
Series edited by: Ganesh Kumar Vanayagamoorthy
Imprint: Wiley-IEEE Press
Country of Publication: United States
ISBN: 9781394257782
ISBN 10: 1394257783
Series: IEEE Press Series on Power and Energy Systems
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 17 December 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Forward Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1 The Lens of System Safety Chapter 2 What We Can Learn From A Nuclear Accident Chapter 3 Limitations of a Compliance Culture Chapter 4 A Case History in Breakthrough Performance Chapter 5 Our Electrical World Chapter 6 Collateral Injuries, Consequences, and Benefits: The Underlying Power of an Effective Electrical Safety Program Chapter 7 The Value of Vulnerability Chapter 8 Safety Management Systems Chapter 9 Prevention through Design Chapter 10 The Intersection of Reliability and Safety Chapter 11 Residual Risk and the Psychology of Lower Order Controls Chapter 12 Measure what you Need to Manage Chapter 13 End Game Appendix Injury and fatality data from the Electrical Safety Foundation

H. Landis ""Lanny"" Floyd received his BSEE from VA Tech in 1973. His 45+ year career with DuPont focused on electrical safety in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of DuPont facilities worldwide. He is an adjunct faculty member in the graduate school of Advanced Safety Engineering and Management at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Floyd has received awards from leading institutions recognizing his work to advance the practice of electrical safety. He is an IEEE Life Fellow, a professional member of American Society of Safety Professionals, a Certified Safety Professional, a Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional, a Certified Utility Safety Professional, a Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional, a Certified Reliability Leader and a registered professional engineer in Delaware, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Texas. He also established Electrical Safety Group, Inc. in 2001 to provide expert witness and consulting services in electrical safety matters.