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...
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...
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...
Electrical Safety – How About Your Workplace? Electrical hazards exist anywhere employees work with or around power lines, electrical equipment, wiring, portable tools, temporary power, or energized components. Electrical incidents can...
Electrical Sources in Hazardous Locations Electrical equipment can become an ignition source when it produces sparks, arcs, or excessive heat in an atmosphere containing flammable gases, vapors, combustible dusts, or ignitable...
Portable Light Strings Portable light strings provide temporary illumination in construction, maintenance, industrial, and other work areas. Because they are frequently used in wet locations, confined spaces, and areas where cords...
Electricity and Breaker Panels Electrical breaker panels are a critical part of a building’s electrical system. They distribute electrical power to individual circuits and contain circuit breakers designed to protect wiring...
Time to Charge Your Battery Battery charging and servicing can expose workers to several serious hazards, including explosive hydrogen gas, corrosive electrolyte, electrical shorts, and lifting injuries. Whether charging, servicing, removing,...
Extension Cord Safety – Take No Chances! Extension cords are used every day at work and at home. Although convenient, they can create serious shock, electrocution, fire, and trip hazards when...
Static Electricity Static electricity is something most people have experienced. Walking across carpet and touching a metal object can produce a small spark. In everyday situations, that spark is usually little...