Electrical Safety in the Workplace

At home, we all try to exercise the greatest possible caution in matters of electrical safety, use quality fittings and electrical devices , to exercise enhanced vigilance when we go to work, and then who knows what . So why not be as careful in the workplace?

Typically , workers , especially those who are far from all of these electrical “stuff ” or who clearly does not consider himself an electrician, think that ensuring electrical safety in the workplace – this is not their job . But this is an obvious mistake! Electrical safety in the workplace, in the first place , should be seen as the responsibility of every employee.

Electrical shock causes a large number of fatal accidents in the workplace every year. Moreover, the exposed conductive elements can be not only in manufacturing but also in the office : under tables , behind copiers , under carpets , etc. Therefore comply with the necessary security measures to everywhere, no matter where you are and where you are working.

How often we are faced with a situation where we just desperately needed outlet , but where it is, of course , no? Yes, all the time! In the premises , as a rule, always moving furniture, tables, changing the location of things , but that outlet will not be constantly moving , so it is often necessary to use an extension cord. But this is not the best way out of the situation , but only a temporary solution. While we do that temporarily , then permanently, says the proverb … or stupidity. Still set in the desired location and outlet definitively determine the location of jobs in the office will be the best way out of the situation.

Do not use cords from the power consumers with cuts , breach of integrity, cracks. Bandaging cuts tape is not worth it , sooner or later it will come off as well . Try the cord, that would not have been too long and loose . Do not cover them with carpets , not nailed to the floor with nails or staples. Do not overload an electrical outlet for power consumers by setting the ” tee “, all the sockets are only designed for a specific load . If your organization operates a large quantity of water, in places such electrical network must necessarily pass through a residual current device ( RCD ) .

Until the end of the summer is nearly here (as if it were not so sad ), so the heaters season is around the corner , and here and the increased load on the power grid. Improper use of space heaters can cause fires , which often occur at night and result in loss of life and damage to property. When using the heater in the workplace they should not be installed close to combustible materials , do not use extension cords and broken heaters, install the heater on a level , dry surface . Do not also use heaters and wet conditions.

Avoid using electrical appliances handicrafts , most often they become the cause as fire and electric shock. And never underestimate the power of your feelings ! If you hear some strange sounds, the smells around you seem suspicious , the equipment begins to warm up , which is usually not the case for him , then carefully disconnect the equipment from the wall outlet . If you smell of burnt wiring ( or plastic ), then you should call a professional immediately and determine the cause of burning and electrical faults . You should not roll up their sleeves to take up self- repair, just because you are at home so it was you all by yourself repaired . From your mistakes may depend on another person’s life , or even a few , and the safety of property of the employer.