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Ensuring Workplace Safety

Posted by Morgan ยท October 22, 2019

Working with electricity can be dangerous. Electricians, maintenance personnel, and others work directly with electricity every day.ย 

In a workplace environment, there are several possibilities for electrical hazards. Hence, every care should be taken to ensure that such situations are reduced, even when it comes to simple extension cord care. Here are some important criteria to consider which can help enhance the workplace safety factor when working with extension cords:

 

  1. Do not modify electrical cords or use them incorrectly.
  2. Use extension cords only for light-duty, temporary use (two weeks maximum). Plan to hard-wire items that will be powered on a long-term basis.
  3. Remove cords from receptacles by pulling on the plugs, not the cords.
  4. Visually inspect all electrical cords before use.
  5. Remove any cords that are frayed, cut, or have exposed wiring.
  6. Do not run extension cords from one-floor level to the next or through doorways where doors can be closed onto cords.

Every individual should be constantly aware of potential electrical hazards. These can include exposed live parts like electrical cables, damaged lighting wires, broken power lines, overheating or electrical cords running through pedestrian areas, etc. These should be immediately reported and only trained and qualified technicians should be allowed to handle any risky situations dealing with electricity. When it comes to extension cord care, all of the above-listed criteria are important to ensure workplace safety.

Does your workplace take them into account?

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