Electrical Safety Guidance

Below is a quick guide to common safety issues and protocols.

This free download covers Electrical Shock, Arc Flash Example, and Causes of Electrical Safety Issues as well as a video example illustrating the dangers and proper safety procedures if any of these issues should cause a safety incident.

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Electric Shock
Check your tools for these conditions: Defective or broken insulation. Improper or poorly made connections to terminals. Loose or broken switches. Sparking brushes. If any of these conditions exist, return the tool to the tool room and report it to your supervisor.

Arc Flash OE Example
An electrician was brought on site by the concrete supply company to troubleshoot an air compressor. The electrician spoke with the on shift batch plant operator and indicated that he did not require the batch plant or control panel to be de-energized before his work.

Mitigation Steps
Elevate cords to prevent tripping hazards and being subject to wet conditions. Always remove cords from receptacles by the plug. Pulling by the cord damages them. Be sure that cords are not pinched in doors, drawers, equipment, or anything else as this also damages the cords. Avoid placing cords where they are subject to being damaged by vehicles and mobile equipment.

ZERO® empowers employees to observe, share, resolve, and review hazards and incidents.