August 20, 2010, Newsletter Issue #257: Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Tip of the Week
When establishing electrical safety policy in the workplace, here are some points to consider, courtesy of the National Electrical Safety Foundation:
Have a good idea of what could go wrongUse the right tools for the jobUse procedures, drawings and other documents Isolate equipment from energy sourcesIdentify hazards that may be presentEstablish approach limitations to minimize hazardsTest every circuit and every conductor every time before you touch themBe sure you are properly trained for the jobWork on electrical equipment and conductors only when deenergized, unless you are sure there is no chance of danger to yourself and other workersCheck and double check safety regulationsTreat deenergized equipment as energized until performing a lockout/tagout test (a test used to disable machinery or equipment to prevent the release of potentially hazardous energy while the machine is being serviced)
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