Safety articles on Electrical

Safety precautions and OSHA standards pertaining to battery charging, handling, and storage in the workplace or on the job site.

Make sure everyone on your team is getting trained on electrical safety...even the basics need to be covered, like how to use an extension cord safety.

Overhead power lines at the job site are extremely dangerous due to high voltage and using tools and equipment that can contact the lines increases the risk.

Portable generators are useful when temporary power is needed, but they have risks that can be very dangerous if safety precautions are not followed.

If not designed and installed properly, wiring inside cable trays may pose hazards such as fire, electric shock, and arc-flash blast events.

Any work activities performed on or near energized equipment must be done only when safety measures are in place to provide protection to workers.

Review the five most frequent causes of electrical injuries on construction sites and learn how to prevent future incidents on the job site.

Electrical hazards are an area of major safety concern. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) can be found on any jobsite as well as in most office buildings.

Employers should take preventative action for electrical safety. Safety meetings on electrical hazards are critical to keeping employees safe on the job.