Complete Guide to Electrical Safety in the Workplace

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Complete Guide To Electrical Safety In The
Workplace
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INDEX
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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.
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IF PROPER SAFETY MEASURES ARE NOT TAKEN AT
WORKPLACE THEN YOU MAY BE PUTTING YOUR EMPLOYEES
AT SUBSTANTIAL RISK.
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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

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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.

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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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.
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WARNING SIGNS
Do not ignore warning signs. If any circuit is
overheating get it inspected through emergency
electrician North Shore.
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AVOID MIXING WATER ELECTRICITY
Water and electricity is not a good combination.
Therefore do not use electrical appliances near
water or wet surfaces.
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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.
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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 _at_hudsonelectricalnb_at_hotmail.com Toll Free
Number _at_1800 205 219