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Electrical Safety and Preventing Electrical Hazards

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Electrical Safety and Preventing Electrical Hazards

We rely on electricity but sometimes underestimate its capability of causing injury. All electrical systems have the potential to cause harm. Your employees need to be aware of the hazards electricity poses as well as identify the risks properly and apply suitable procedures to certain situations. Professional electrical safety services would be of great help to your business in developing an electrical safety program and its implementation.

Leaf Electrical Safety provides a wide range of electrical safety services to help you organize the work process according to standards and regulations. It includes studies and training, developing and implementing safety programs, and professional audits to prevent incidents.

Electrical Safety Fundamentals 

To realize where to start in the arrangement of industrial electrical safety, you should understand the basics of it. Here are some general safety tips for your employees working with or near electricity:

  • Always use equipment or tools properly.
  • Wear appropriate work clothing and footwear, as well as personal protective equipment necessary for the job.
  • Keep your work area clean. Beware of spills, and clean them immediately.
  • Report any unsafe conditions.
  • No alcohol or drugs are to be used or allowed before or during job performance.
  • You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others.

General Dos and Donts

Electrical safety consulting services can be time and money-consuming. In order to protect your business, you can easily schedule a free consultation at Leaf Electrical Safety. They will help you understand whether the company needs any changes or improvements, for example, when you have difficulties in the implementation of electrical safety in a construction site and establishing an electrically safe work area around it.

These five general safety rules will serve as a conclusion of this article and a brief advisory for you to start with:

1. Electrical installation must be completely disconnected from live parts on all poles.

2. Prevent accidental re-connection.

3. Verify that the installation is dead.

4. Carry out earthing.

5. Provide protection against adjacent live parts.