Introduction
Electrical safety is essential for enjoying amateur radio. Many people are killed each year by coming in contact with ordinary power line conductors--the most hazardous aspect of model rocketry is people attempting to retrieve their rockets from powerlines. Hams face a similar problem--the installation of antennas can put us in harm's way--way too close to dangerous power lines. Similarly, much of our equipment is powered by electrical mains--one can't be too careful when opening up equipment for servicing.
Articles
Electrical Safety
The ARRL Antenna Book, 18th Edition, pp. 1-8 to 1-16
Web Links
Department of Energy Electrical Safety Handbook
OSHA Fact Sheet on Grounding Portable Generators
OHSA's opinion on whether Field Day Generators need to be grounded.
Monograph by John "Grizzley" Grywacz explains why OSHA does not require the grounding of portable electric generators.
Federal Standard Part 1204--Safety Standard for Omnidirectional CB Antennas. It says that fifty Americans are electrocuted each year installing consumer antennas.
