10 Safety Rules When Working With Electricity

According to the Kardashev scale, the more energy we use more advanced as a civilization we are. It is nearly impossible to imagine something that does not need electricity. Working with electricity is not an easy or safe job. However, a safe working environment is not always enough to control all potential electrical hazards. It is essential to follow the basic safety rules when working with electricity and electrical equipment. Safety must be the priority N1 for the provision of comfortable working conditions. Many safety rules need to be followed when working with electricity; we thought it a good idea to share some of them with you:

 

1. Never have any contact with water when working with electricity. Do not touch or try to repair electrical equipment with wet hands. It increases the conductivity of the electric current.

2. Be sure you are using insulated tools while working. If something wrong occurs, you probably will not have a second chance. 

3. Never use equipment with broken plugs, frayed cords, and damaged insulation. The risk is higher. 

4. If possible, work using only one hand and keep the other one in your pocket. This will prevent an accidental current from passing through your body.

5. Always turn off the primary electrical circuit when working on any part of the house which may become energized unexpectedly. Such equipment always has signs like ‘’Shock Risk’’. Be careful and follow all the safety rules established by your country's code.

6. Never use metallic pencils or rulers, or wear rings or metal watchbands when working with electrical equipment. An electrical wave will ground you, and the whole electrical current will pass through your body. Use bamboo, wooden, or fiberglass ladders.

 

 

 

7. Wear safety gloves, clothes, and shoes to be protected when working with electricity or electrical equipment.

8. Use the back of the hand when necessary to touch electrical equipment (i.g, when checking for overheated motors). Otherwise, the accidental shock will cause muscular contraction; you would not ‘’freeze’’ to the conductor.

9. Do not use highly flammable liquids near electrical equipment.

10. Drain capacitors before working near them and keep the short circuit on the terminals during the working process to avoid electrical shock.

Follow the guideline, be informed, and provide a protected and safe life for you and your colleagues.

 

Feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions or need more information regarding the safety guidelines when working with electricity. 

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