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Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety is a safety topic that is imperative to all types of industries, such as;
Construction,
Customer Service,
Driving,
Food/Package Goods,
General Service,
Health Care,
Home Safety,
Hospitality,
Industrial /Manufacturing,
Municipalities,
Office Safety,
Pharmaceutical/Bio Science,
Retail,
School Bus,
Truck Driving,
Utilities and
Warehousing
Electrical hazards such as shock, electrocution and arc flash will always be a problem. Proper training and safety strategies can minimize the likelihood of electrical injuries and fatalities. These Outlines are designed to help protect employees from electrical accidents while working on, with, or near electrical equipment. Many different jobs must be performed in the workplace but as electricity cannot be seen “Always assume it’s live' is the watchword. Testing is the best way to recognize the presence of voltage but this fact is often lost during routine assignments. With electricity, make sure your employees have 'positive', not 'negative' attitudes!
Electrical hazards such as shock, electrocution and arc flash will always be a problem. Proper training and safety strategies can minimize the likelihood of electrical injuries and fatalities. These Outlines are designed to help protect employees from electrical accidents while working on, with, or near electrical equipment. Many different jobs must be performed in the workplace but as electricity cannot be seen “Always assume it’s live' is the watchword. Testing is the best way to recognize the presence of voltage but this fact is often lost during routine assignments. With electricity, make sure your employees have 'positive', not 'negative' attitudes!
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- # S1120
- Available in: English, Spanish
It has the power to kill.
When dealing with electricity there are 'The rules that teach a boy to be a man'. For example, always assume it's alive; hold the plug not the wire; and don't try to make repairs, if not qualified. Many, many more sensible guidelines are included to ensure that electricity is treated with respect. Remember; don't bet your life taking chances.
- # 2060
- Available in: English, French, Spanish
Use Electricity Safely.
This topic focuses on the reality that electricity needs to be treated with respect and offers a large number of Safety-Related Work Practices. While lockout/tagout information is provided for heavy industrial equipment, a great deal of information centers on the safe use of portable electrical tools. Teach the ABCs –Always Be Careful.- # 222
- Available in: English
Electricity has the power to kill...know how to use it safely
This is a beautifully illustrated compendium about electrical safety. After learning all the rules contained in this Outline employees should be able to work safely in most areas of the plant. Safety practices included deal with problems related to fixed and portable equipment, lockout/tagout procedures, PPE, water and dampness hazards. Have employees think safety, before they start.- # 161
- Available in: English
Tests using mannequins show the hazards of an arcing fault.
The anatomy of an arc fault is fully explained in this Safety Outline. This topic will help workers understand the latest National Electrical Code arc protection standards and the safety procedures they MUST adopt when working on, with or near electrical circuitry. 'Quick as a flash', they could be gone. Don’t let it happen.- # 139
- Available in: English, French, Spanish
What you can't see can harm you...
This is an excellent checklist of electricity safety practices. Details include water and dampness hazards, using suitably insulated PPE, safety practices for both portable and fixed equipment, and lockout/tagout procedures are covered. As is a whole list of "doï¾’s and donï¾’ts" when working on, with or near exposed energized parts. Really worth your attention!- # 7
- Available in: English, French, Spanish
Check your equipment. Don't be a live wire!
The old adage, "Never Assume", really applies here. With electricity, ALWAYS ASSUME IT'S LIVE. This handy Outline can be used as a basic training primer to introduce workers to eight working rules that can save lives when working on, with or near electrical equipment. With electricity, if in doubt always check it out!
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