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Complete Guide to Electrical Safety in the Workplace

The National Safety Council indicates that electrical hazards cause nearly one workplace fatality every day. Therefore electrical safety is especially important in the workplace. In this presentation here is a complete guide to workplace electrical safety. Visit: hudsonelectricalnb.com.au

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Complete Guide to Electrical Safety in the Workplace

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  1. Complete Guide To Electrical Safety In The Workplace

  2. POINTS FOR DISCUSSION INDEX • Introduction To Electrical Safety • Importance of Electrical Safety At Workplace • Common Electrical Injuries At Workplace • Tips To Prevent Electric Hazards At Workplace • Electrical Safety Statistics • About Us

  3. INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL SAFETY Electrical safety is a major concern. It is so important to work safely near electricity as electricity can cause potential hazards.

  4. IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY AT WORKPLACE IF PROPER SAFETY MEASURES ARE NOT TAKEN AT WORKPLACE THEN YOU MAY BE PUTTING YOUR EMPLOYEES AT SUBSTANTIAL RISK.

  5. COMMON ELECTRICAL INJURIES AT WORKPLACE • Equipment that is poorly installed or maintained • Dangerous/Faulty wiring • Overloaded or overheated outlets • Incorrect fuse • Use of electrical equipment near water

  6. TIPS TO PREVENT ELECTRIC HAZARDS AT WORKPLACE • Do Not Overload Outlets. • Use equipment that is properly grounded. • Minimize the use of extension cords. • Unplug machines before servicing or repairing. • Do not ignore warning signs. • Do not use electrical appliances near water or wet surfaces. • Conduct Safety Training For Employees.

  7. DO NOT OVERLOAD OUTLETS Overloaded outlets are a major cause of residential fires. Make sure that your home or workplace has enough outlets and get them inspected through quality North Shore electricians.

  8. EQUIPMENT GROUNDING Use equipment that is properly grounded. Electrical systems and equipment are grounded to achieve a greater level of safety from electrical hazards to persons and property.

  9. EXTENSION CORDS Try to minimize the use of extension cords. Overheating extension cords cause risk. Do no place extension cords under the rugs or carpets. 

  10. MACHINE HANDLING As an expert electrician North Shore suggests that you should always Unplug machines before servicing or repairing. It minimizes the risks and dangerous electric hazards.

  11. WARNING SIGNS Do not ignore warning signs. If any circuit is overheating get it inspected through emergency electrician North Shore.

  12. AVOID MIXING WATER & ELECTRICITY Water and electricity is not a good combination. Therefore do not use electrical appliances near water or wet surfaces.

  13. SAFETY TRAINING To ensure a safe workplace there must be a complete safety training for employees. The workplace should be well equipped with safety warnings and emergency signs.

  14. ABOUT US Hudson Electrical was established in 1999, and over the years providing electrical services across the Central Coast, North Shore & Northern beaches. Website: https://hudsonelectricalnb.com.au/ Email us @hudsonelectricalnb@hotmail.com Toll Free Number @1800 205 219

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