MONTHLY SAFETY TALKS MAY SAFETY FIRST Electrical Safety

MONTHLY SAFETY TALKS — MAY SAFETY FIRST! Electrical Safety Home and Work

MONTHLY SAFETY TALKS — MAY There a number of things to know regarding electrical circuit safety. Here are just a few safety reminders! • Never assume that all electrical circuits are in good condition—they could have some of the following faults: 1. Open Neutral 2. Open Ground 3. Reversed Polarity Any of these conditions could pose a safety risk to personnel and/or to equipment. This is a common problem for instance with RV hookups at camping locations. To protect against unknown circuits, you can use a properly rated Surge Protector/Analyzer. Report all faults to the appropriate, qualified electricians. • Never plug in, use, or power up equipment if the cord is frayed or has loose terminals at the plug side or appears to have been patched or spliced together. • Inspect all electrical interfaces before powering up. • Never overload a circuit with multiple items going into a single extension device, even if it is a surge protector.

MONTHLY SAFETY TALKS — MAY There a number of things to know regarding electrical circuit safety. Here are just a few safety reminders! • Conductors are those whose properties contain many free electrons, such as gold, copper, silver, aluminum. • Insulators are those whose properties contain few electrons, mainly non-metallic, such as wood, rubber, glass Etc. • Shock occurs when the human body becomes part of the path through which current flows. In these cases, depending on the level of current, it can result in shock, burns, paralysis, or even death. • Portable heaters can pose a safety risk, may overload a circuit, and could lead to fire. Check with your installation for authorization prior to using a portable heater and ensure it meets their facility requirements. • Toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates, and portable microwaves may also overload a circuit. Always check for authorization prior to plugging in devices from home. • Water, trees, aluminum pool cleaning poles, bare feet, kites, automobiles and other items can be, and are conductors of electricity—be careful to protect yourself and those around you by being aware of nearby power sources. For more information on electrical safety, please view the OSHA website below: https: //www. osha. gov/Publications/electrical_safety. html

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