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Electrical Safety Hazards and Precautions

Overhead power lines pose electrocution and burn hazards. Maintain at least 10 feet of distance and conduct site surveys to ensure nothing is stored underneath. Install safety barriers and signs to warn workers. Damaged electrical tools and equipment can be dangerous and should not be fixed without proper qualifications. Thoroughly check cables, wires and cords for defects and have any issues repaired or replaced. Lock out tag out procedures should always be followed before electrical maintenance or repairs. Using inappropriate wire sizes or overloading outlets can cause overheating and fires. Use the correct wire and extension cords sized for the load and circuit breakers. Perform fire risk assessments to identify bad wiring and overloaded circuits.

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Electrical Safety Hazards and Precautions

Overhead power lines pose electrocution and burn hazards. Maintain at least 10 feet of distance and conduct site surveys to ensure nothing is stored underneath. Install safety barriers and signs to warn workers. Damaged electrical tools and equipment can be dangerous and should not be fixed without proper qualifications. Thoroughly check cables, wires and cords for defects and have any issues repaired or replaced. Lock out tag out procedures should always be followed before electrical maintenance or repairs. Using inappropriate wire sizes or overloading outlets can cause overheating and fires. Use the correct wire and extension cords sized for the load and circuit breakers. Perform fire risk assessments to identify bad wiring and overloaded circuits.

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Overhead Power Lines

• Overhead powered and energized electrical lines ha


ve high voltages which can cause major burns and e
lectrocution to workers. Remember to maintain a m
inimum distance of 10 feet from overhead power li
nes and nearby equipment. Conduct site surveys to
ensure that nothing is stored under overhead powe
r lines. Also, safety barriers and signs must be install
ed to warn nearby non-electrical workers of the haz
ards present in the area.
Damaged Tools and Equipment
• Exposure to damaged electrical tools and equipmen
t can be very dangerous. Do not fix anything unless
you are qualified to do so. Thoroughly check for cra
cks, cuts or abrasions on cables, wires and cords. In
case of any defects, have them repaired or replaced
. Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures should be per
formed at all times before commencing electrical m
aintenance and repairs. LOTO procedures are there
to protect all workers on a worksite.
Inadequate Wiring and Overl
oaded Circuits
• Using wires with inappropriate size for the current c
an cause overheating and fires to occur. Use the cor
rect wire suitable for the operation and the electric
al load to work on. Use the correct extension cord d
esigned for heavy duty use. Also, do not overload a
n outlet and use proper circuit breakers. Perform re
gular fire risk assessments to identify areas at risk o
f of bad wiring and circuits.
Exposed Electrical Parts
• Examples of exposed electrical parts include tempo
rary lighting, open power distribution units, and det
ached insulation parts on electrical cords. These ha
zards can cause potential shocks and burns. Secure
these items with proper guarding mechanisms and
always check for any exposed parts to be repaired i
mmediately.
Improper Grounding
• The most common OSHA electrical violation is impr
oper grounding of equipment. Proper grounding ca
n eliminate unwanted voltage and reduce the risk o
f electrocution. Never remove the metallic ground
pin as it is responsible for returning unwanted volta
ge to the ground.
Damaged Insulation
• Defective or inadequate insulation is a hazard. Be a
ware of damaged insulation and report it immediat
ely. Turn off all power sources before replacing dam
aged insulation and never attempt to cover them wi
th electrical tape.
Wet Conditions
• Never operate electrical equipment in wet locations
. Water greatly increases the risk of electrocution es
pecially if the equipment has damaged insulation. H
ave a qualified electrician inspect electrical equipm
ent that has gotten wet before energizing it.

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