| Each year, electricity causes more than 300 deaths in | | | | outlets. If you notice a significant temperature change |
| the workplace. These incidents are not "freak | | | | in your outlets, unplug any cords and do not use them |
| accidents." In fact, most electrical injuries can be | | | | until a qualified electrician can check the wiring. |
| avoided, if workers take the time to learn basic safety | | | | Risk of electric shock is higher in areas that are wet or |
| skills. It's important for workers to know these safety | | | | damp. If possible, install ground fault circuit interrupters |
| skills prior to using any electrical equipment. | | | | (CGFIs) so they can interrupt the electrical circuit |
| Training is a key aspect when doing industrial electrical | | | | before a current high is sufficient enough to cause |
| services. In order to do so, workers need the proper | | | | serious injury. |
| training on the tasks and procedures that are important | | | | It is important to know where the breakers and boxes |
| in conducting their work in a safe manner. | | | | are in the event of an emergency. Make sure to label |
| General Safety Tips When Working With Electricity: | | | | all circuit breakers and fuses carefully and clearly. Each |
| Understanding a few basic, yet crucial, safety tips | | | | switch needs to be correctly identified in order to |
| when working with or near electricity can help reduce | | | | know which outlet or appliance it is used for. |
| the risk of electric shock, electrocution or other | | | | Contact a Professional: |
| electricity-related injury. | | | | For large electrical equipment maintenance and |
| The electrical current in businesses and homes has | | | | installation, be sure to contact a professional electrical |
| enough power to cause death by electrocution. Inspect | | | | contracting company that can provide the safe, |
| all tools, power cords and electrical fittings for damage | | | | efficient service you need. Professional electrical |
| or wear prior to using them. If anything is damaged, | | | | contractors can also visit your home or business for |
| replace them immediately. Make sure the cords that | | | | routine inspections, making sure that your residence or |
| are being used are rated for the level of amperage or | | | | building is using electricity safely. Using advanced |
| wattage you're using. Do not use any outlets or cords | | | | infrared cameras and thermographic imaging, |
| that have exposed wirings. | | | | professional electrical contractors can find electrical |
| Make sure the fuse being used is the correct size. | | | | failures that may not be noticed otherwise. When |
| Replacing it with a larger fuse can cause excessive | | | | problems are spotted early on, you can prevent more |
| currents in the wiring, which can cause a fire. | | | | serious damage from occurring and save time and |
| A good sign of unsafe wiring: unusually warm or hot | | | | money. |