Electrical Safety Awareness

The intent of this program is to familiarize people with potential electrical hazards at the.

Electrical safety awareness. Trained in general electrical safety precautions for the purpose of hazard awareness. If electricity is properly controlled it s very useful but if you don t treat it with respect and follow the rules it s very dangerous. Per osha 29 cfr 1910 subpart s. Report all electrical hazards to your supervisor.

The following electrical safety rules also apply to unqualified employees. Never touch a fallen overhead power line. Never assume that a wire is safe to touch even if it is down or appears to be insulated. Bureau of workers compensation.

You can access an extensive list of safety courses recommended for your line of work by visiting our industry related pages and selecting your specific job. Working with electricity can be dangerous. Engineers electricians and other professionals work with electricity directly including working on overhead lines cable harnesses and circuit assemblies. Call the electric utility company to report fallen electrical.

Our world is dependent upon its power. Everywhere you go machines computers tools household items everything runs on electricity. Electrical safety in today s modern and technological environment is extremely important. Do not operate equipment if you believe there is an electrical hazard.

Electrical safety and awareness is usually acquired together with personal protective equipment fire safety and or fire extinguisher training. Make sure electrical equipment is properly connected grounded and in good working order. Do not conduct any electrical repairs. Don t work with exposed conductors carrying 50 volts or more.

From our computers televisions power tools air conditioners and more we need electr. Electrical safety basic information ccohs electrical safety. Pa training for health safety paths this program addresses electrical safety issues which may be found in osha 29 cfr 1910 subpart s. Extension cords may not be used as permanent wiring and should be removed after temporary use for an activity or event.

Electrical hazards can cause burns shocks and electrocution death. Electrical safety basic awareness. Others such as office workers and sales people work with electricity indirectly and may also be.