08 Jul The GFCI At Work And Home
GFCI Safety at Work and Home A Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is an electrical safety device designed to protect people from serious electric shock caused by ground faults. GFCIs are especially...
06 Jul Electrical Sources In Hazardous Areas
Electrical Sources in Hazardous Locations Electrical equipment can become an ignition source when it produces arcs, sparks, or excessive heat in an atmosphere containing flammable gases or vapors, combustible dusts, or...
06 Jul Electrical Hazards – High Voltage Electrical Burns
Electrical Hazards – High-Voltage Electrical Burns Electrical contact can cause some of the most severe injuries encountered in the workplace. Electrical injuries may include shock, electrical and thermal burns, arc-flash injuries,...
06 Jul Electrical Equipment Guarding and Workspaces
Electrical Equipment Guarding and Workspaces Electrical equipment such as panels, switchboards, transformers, disconnects, and junction boxes can expose workers to serious electrical hazards. Contact with energized parts can cause shock, burns,...
04 Jul Avoiding Electrical Shock
Avoiding Electrical Shock Electrical hazards exist in nearly every workplace. Contact with electricity can cause shock, severe burns, muscle contractions, falls, heart disturbances, and electrocution. Because electrical hazards are not always...
04 Jul Assured Equipment Grounding and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters – GFCI’s
Assured Equipment Grounding and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) Temporary power, extension cords, and portable electrical tools are common on construction sites and can expose workers to electric shock, burns, and...
11 Feb Electrical Cords – Proper Repair and Inspection
Electrical Cords - Proper Repair and Inspection Electrical cords that are damaged can expose workers to electric shock, burns, electrocution, and fire hazards. Damaged extension cords and flexible cords must be...
24 May Workplace Electrical Safety
Workplace Electrical Safety Electrical hazards are present in many workplaces and can result in electric shock, electrocution, burns, fires, explosions, and serious secondary injuries. Employees who work with or around electrical...
14 Nov Temporary Heat Safety
Temporary Heat Safety Temporary heaters allow work to continue during cold weather and can provide more comfortable working conditions. However, portable heaters can create serious hazards when they are improperly selected,...
24 Oct Battery Charging – A Multitude Of Hazards
Battery Charging - A Multitude Of Hazards Servicing, charging, or jump-starting lead-acid batteries can expose workers to several serious hazards, including explosive hydrogen gas, corrosive electrolyte, electrical shorts and burns, flying...